'Tis the Season.....

"Tis the season to be jolly... fa la la la la ....!!!" Can you believe that Christmas is here once again?! The Mims' crew are all ready, eagerly anticipating and counting down the days! Our home has been a flurry of activity for the past couple of weeks! Last week we caroled at Cedars Nursing Home, which was a wonderful experience for both the kids and myself.

Notice Jared in both pictures looking up at John Parker and Carson trying to figure out the words to the songs! I have to say that when visiting and talking with the residents, he was so precious! He would go right up and hug them, hold their hands, and talk to them like he had known them his whole life!

We also did lots of baking and candy making! I am sure that I have already put on 5 extra pounds just sneaking a piece here and there! We made fudge, dipped pretzels, Reindeer food, peanut butter balls, pecan crispies, pralines (which were a flop, but still tasted yummy!), cheese balls and one of the cutest goodies were the Rudolph cookies!

Yesterday, we went to the Johnson's for an ornament swap. It was lots of fun!

Jared, Clay, Carson, John Parker & Matthew taking a moment to pose!

Everyone enjoyed visiting with friends and eating some great food!

The girls patiently waiting for their number to be called!

Checking out their ornaments!

Today Avery attended a cookie party at her friend Lilly Grace's house! The girls all enjoyed lunch, cookie decorating, and even made some super cute crafts!

Isn't this cake adorable?! Lilly Grace's Mimi made it!

Leigh was kind enough to take pictures for me during the party!

Here they are posing for a picture for their picture frame.

Having fun!

So cute!

Hard at work! Santa's little elves!

Thanks so much for hosting this fun party for the girls! And double thanks for allowing me to do my grocery shopping during the party! Avery had a great time and can't wait till next year!

Tomorrow we will be staying home to clean and get ready for my family's Christmas gathering here on Saturday evening. Hope everyone is enjoying this holiday season! Fa la la la la!!!!