Let the Chaos Begin!

We had our 2nd Christmas gathering at my parent's house yesterday.  With 8 kids under the age of 10 it was loud and chaotic, but a fun time none the less!  We had an excellent meal of prime rib, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, Oriental salad, fresh bread and chocolate for dessert!  YUM!  The older kids even got to help with cleaning up the kitchen and drying dishes in efforts to get to opening presents faster.  Ha Ha.

The kids are looking foward to a short week and the a break from school.  It seems like they ALL are needing a change up in routine.  Funny how that can be.  They will be busy with Holiday parties and Merit Day at school this week, weather pending. I hear we have some yucky weather headed our way.  Love winter in Iowa.....ok not really, but what do you do!!  Here's to a short school/work week and to celebrate the REAL reason for the season!