Hoffman/Peterson Ugly Sweater Party

On December 23rd we had our annual Hoffman/Peterson Christmas party. This year was so special because EVERYONE was there. It was so much fun but always goes by too quickly. We made a decision to make it a sleepover next year. The parents can then go to bed while the kids stay up and catch up ;) I had so much fun stitching on lights to Nick and my sweaters. I believe my dad owned Nick's sweater at some point! Nick's lights say 'I (heart) Christmas'! Below is the slide show from the night.

But here are a few of my favorite pictures:

HE PASSED

Charlie had his hearing test with the audiologist today and passed. He did great and the doctor said that he is a little below average for the quieter sounds BUT that is normal for kids with tubes. He has to go back in a year to get checked. What a relief! We meet with the speech therapist on January 4th. The new year is going to be a great one for the Otto's, I just know it.

Happy Birthday Emma!

It is so hard to believe that my little girl is 6! Where does the time go? I remember going to the hospital the day after Christmas to have her and it doesn't seem like it can be 6 years already. She has grown into a sweet, fun little girl. She is the true girly girl that I always wanted to have. She loves dance, dolls, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, playing with her brothers, dress-ups and she LOVES to wear cute clothes! She is following in her Nana from the pool's foot steps with her love for shoes. Every time I put heels on she is always telling me how beautiful they are. I do my best to make sure the house is set-up for her birthday. Nick and I just got done hanging streamers and balloons. I love making it special for her when she wakes up.

Emma I can't believe you are 6 years old already! We love you so much and hope that you have a very special birthday!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend. Ours is full of fun parties. Tonight we are having the annual Hoffman/Peterson Christmas party at mom and dad's. It is an ugly sweater party this year. It should be a hoot. I love that we all get together every year to celebrate together.

Tomorrow we will be heading to church in the afternoon and having a fondue supper with Nick's mom and dad. I am hosting this year so I am so excited to be home and get everything ready.

Sunday we will head to my parents again after we open everything Santa brings. I love our tradition with my family on Christmas. It is chaotic with all the kids but that is what it is all about. Mom makes great food and we all just hang out all day.

Watch out on Monday for the Peterson girls as they do their annual trip to get the after Christmas deals. It is so much fun!! I LOVE it and can't wait for it again this year. It sounds like it might just be me, mom and Ali but it will still be a blast. We get up way early and head to Caribou for coffee and a light breakfast. Then off to all the stores to get the deals.

Monday is also Emma's birthday. I can't believe she is going to be 6! Where does the time go? We will be having a small birthday party for her Monday evening and then her friend party will be in January after things slow down some.

We sure planned a lot around Christmas but it is so fitting. It is my favorite holiday and I just love to enjoy it as long as possible. Our wedding anniversary is the 27th so we will sneak in a supper somewhere and enjoy some peace and quiet.

After all of this I might get to sleep on Wednesday...OH WAIT...I have 3 weddings to bake and deliver to for New Years!

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Cheers!

Birthdays, Christmas and Football

We had a great weekend with the Otto's. Friday night we celebrated Emma and Helena's birthdays. They both have December birthdays. Helena was born on Christmas day and Emma was born the day after. It was so fun to have a party for them that was separate from Christmas! Saturday we celebrated Christmas. We got out to the lake around 11am and opened presents right away. The kids can't wait too long. We stayed all day and had such a great time. Lydia, Helena and Juliet have grown so much since this summer. It was so great to see them and spend some time with them. Juliet is such a great baby and I LOVED being able to snuggle with her. Here are some pictures from our weekend:



Today Nick and I went to the Saints vs Vikings game. It was so great to have time with just my hubby! We had a great day and the Saints won.....YIPEE! I am a huges Saints fan so it was so much fun for me. Sorry Vikes but you suck! ;)

Fabulous Friday

I am so glad it is Friday and I have my orders done! I get to enjoy the weekend with my family. We are celebrating Christmas with the Otto's this weekend. Zak, Susan and the girls are coming and we can't wait to see them.

Charlie had his Christmas program Wednesday and Braeden has his this afternoon. I run around like a chicken with my head cut off most of the time. I don't know if I am coming or going most days. Then you throw in swimming, dance, CCD, deliveries, baking and just life. Phew...so glad I have this weekend off. My hubby is taking me to the New Orleans Saints vs. Vikings game on Sunday! I CAN'T WAIT! New Orleans Saints is my favorite team. We have great seats. Nick has his Vikes jersey and I am all set with my Drew Brees jersey. It will be so much fun. Plus, it is a date in the afternoon.

Here are some pictures from Charlie's Christmas program. He is quite shy and self conscious because of his speech. He didn't sing a tune but sure enjoyed looking at the floor, jumping off the risers, dinging with his pants and doing his typical fold my arms and pout face. Oh the joys of a 3 year old. I am so glad I have pictures to show his kids some day. HAHA!!

I CAN SEE!!

Today I went to another follow up appointment for my right eye. My doctor is very nice and attentive to my wants. He remembered I wanted contacts before Christmas. My wish was granted and he had me fitted for a new contact today! It is a miracle. I almost was dizzy getting use to seeing clearly out of my eye again. I now have a astigmatism but WHO CARES I can see! That is my theory on just about everything that has to do with my right eye. I am reminded every time I go in that I am very lucky to have vision in that eye. I won't be able to focus on things up close. He said reading could be difficult. I guess I will just close my eye and use my left eye. Ah...the simple things in life that we all take for granted!