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6. Gingerbread Train. We built a gingerbread train. Those kits from the store are certainly not delicious, but they are so easy! Loved it. Ava, on the other hand, really did think it was delicious. She, of course, had more in her mouth than on the actual train. A frosting free for all. Brielle later bought animal cookies to put in the back of the train.7. Sending Christmas Cards. I didn't send a letter, I just put a cute picture on a Costco Christmas card and sent them out. I wish I could have been more personal, but I just didn't have the time to do it. This was easy and I am glad that our Christmas cards are out to wish everyone a merry Christmas. It's always nice to get that list of addresses out and think about so many friends from the past.

8. The Nutcracker. We got dressed up and I took Brielle to see a local production of The Nutcracker. She was captivated, just like I thought she would be. We were third row, right in the middle and she sat mesmerized the whole time. She asked, with a lot of excitement, about each character and what they were doing. Afterward we got to go to "Clara's Caper" and met Clara and the others. She thought it was AMAZING!9. Getting a Christmas Tree. Scott and the girls picked a lovely Christmas tree to bring home. We all love a real tree. We love the smell and the feel of a real tree, but the pine needles are everywhere and Scott had quite a wrestling match with the thing trying to cut the bottom. It's up now and lookin' good though. 10. Decorating the Christmas Tree.