We did some serious baking this year and tried many new recipes, of course with most of the input and decisions coming from Justin. Here are the cookies we made this year: M&M Walnut Chip, Snickerdoodle, Oatmeal Walnut Cinnamon Chip, Rollout Decorated, Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Blossoms, and Justin's ultmate favorite....GINGERBREAD "HOCKEY" MEN. We decorated an entire Redwings hockey team this year because Justin wanted "hockey guys". 
Of course, after all those long hard days of working; relaxing is a must. Here are a few photos of the boys enjoying some hot cocoa and cookies by the tree while watching some cartoons.
Last weekend we went out to Cabela's to see Santa Claus...SO many people look at me funny and ask why we don't go to the mall. Well, parents, here is a little tip for you. Go to Cabela's! Unlike the mall there is typically no line to see Santa, the photo is FREE, you still get the candy cane AND you can get some extra Christmas shopping finished. Win-win for everyone and saving some sanity! Justin was REALLY excited about Santa but still a little apprehensive about going to him alone so we settled for a family photo which was really cute (soon to follow in future post). He asked Santa for a choo-choo....so time will tell! ;)
This past weekend we went to Three Rivers, MI to visit with Steven's mom's side of the family (Tokarski). It's an annual tradition we all gather and spend the weekend there. Lots of fun and family and of course, wine! ;) With a little downtime prior to the party we went to a local coffee shop and holy cow, who did we run into?! SANTA.....Since Justin got to tell Santa what he wanted the week prior he thought it was only fair that mama got to ask him for a few things as well. What I asked Santa for is a little secret, but here is a photo of me and Santa.....and his very creepy elf! Just don't ask....the elf AND Santa made me a little uncomfortable with a little butt pat! What would Mrs. Claus say?!
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