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Today I am thankful for all of Lucy and Annie's friends. They are just all so precious and I don't know what we would do if we didn't have these friends. I love their mommas, too. The Christmas party/book exchange was a huge hit. I made a lasagna and everyone else brought the sides and it was so yummy. Our house is not the best place for our constantly growing group, but we made it work. If you are curious what kind of a mess 7 two/three year olds and 5 one year olds can make, let me just tell you, it is a big one! We have these 4 baskets in our kitchen full of toys. They are basically junk baskets with a million small toys in them. The floors were covered! No one got hurt, which is kind of a miracle in and of itself. Annie and Lucy did have a running collision that knocked poor Annie flat on her back, but that was at the very end and she was okay after a big cry. The house is already clean again, other than the floors desperately need a mopping. Thanks to all of our precious friends for making the party such a blast. We love you all.

Our friend, Ava, became a big sister today and she still made it to the party with her dad. Katy, we missed you and can't wait to meet Ava's new baby sister. What a blessing to have her for Christmas this year.

I am about to sit my worn out butt on the couch with a glass of wine and watch football with Justin. I wish I could have taken more pictures, but there was just no way. Too much going on.