Instagram Catch-up: December Edition

Official Santa Picture 2013

Aaaaand it looks like a toddler mug shot. In the words of Andi: stone cold. At least Pea is smiling...

First Nutcracker

Harper has been REALLY into ballet these past few months and so I decided to take her and Pea to The Nutcracker as a new Christmas tradition. I couldn't have expected her to love it as much as she did. Pea liked it, but Harps LOVED it. She clapped after every performance, every twirl. She then asked to go back every night until Christmas. She said, "Mom, that was just so fun." We are definitely going back next year...
AND signing up for ballet in January!

Lang Family Christmas

Easily one of my favorite Christmas traditions of the season. Ty's huge and sweet family get together and bust out some Christmas cheer and as always a less than civil gift exchange. New fad this year? Boys and Girls join together in the exchange. Made it very interesting. Also, we counted: 14 new additions since 2008. Made things crazy. And also some Seahawk madness made for some mad boys. Family that prays, laughs, and loves together makes things FUN...
I love this family, my family. Live on Langs!

Progressive Dinner 2013

This year got a little crazy. I mean there are really no words to describe, but sufficed to say I will be having the first course at my house next year. The last course (dessert) can be rough and more often than not I get it. Because I make some good pie. Or rather my mom does;) Though two years ago I made a mean whoopie pie. I digress...
Reverse charades this year, which was super funny. Such good food, fun, and family who are also friends:)

He's Baaaaack!

Stanley has returned. Gosh, I wish I could keep him all year. It's like having a second mom sometimes. I can't wait for the girls to wake up and see him. It's becoming their favorite tradition. I'm hoping to keep it going a couple more years at least, but I'm wondering how long they'll believe?

O Christmas Tree.

We always skip the hustle and bustle of Black Friday to procure a special Christmas Tree. It's the best to go with family and friends, get hot cider, and pick out a holiday timber. This year we returned to Trinity Tree Farm, which has such a fun atmosphere with hot drinks and fires, a mini train, and you can cut down your own tree.  True to form our tree selections just keep getting better and better...well done all!