Merry Christmas 2012

Merry Christmas to all! We celebrated Christ's birth last night at Christmas Eve worship, Avery leading Christmas games, leaving cookies and reindeer food for Santa, and getting up early this morning to open presents. Then, surprise, it started to snow and we enjoyed a White Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Avery's Birthday Party 2012

Tonight, Avery celebrated her 12th birthday with many of her school friends with a "Cupcake Wars" themed birthday party. For those of you who are not fans of the Food Network television show, the show features teams of chefs in a competition that decides who makes the most unique and tasty cupcakes. The theme for our competition was "The Nutcracker." Our panel of celebrity judges consisted of Ann Buller, Meg Feretti and Kyle Moldrem. Such a fun way to celebrate Avery's birthday!

On your mark, get set, go!

Shannon gives instructions to the girls.

Avery listens carefully.

The esteemed panel of judges: Ann Buller, Kyle Moldrem and Meg Feretti.

The girls are proud of their entry in the Cupcake Wars competition.

Just a little messy...

All the girls with the judges. So many cupcakes to sample. So much fun!