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Best Buddies, Santa, Reagan's 9th Birthday Party

On Friday my office had our Ugly Sweater Contest and a Scandinavian-themed potluck with Swedish meatballs, lefse, krumkake, rosettes and potatoes. It was all so delicious. My mom and dad stopped by for a visit in the afternoon to check out my office that I just moved into from my old cubicle.


These two. Brynn and I made chocolate chip muffins on Saturday morning, and Brynn could not wait for Daddy to wake up so she could give him her muffin note.

Yes, they pretty much are the same person...right down to the same smile.



Then Brynn and Dad went out to finish Christmas shopping which wasn't complete without lunch at McDonald's. Brynn spent a gift card she had to Barnes and Noble and got a bracelet making kit. They worked on that together after they got back home.


Clara doesn't want to be left out, of course.

Then Brynn wanted to sew with Dad, who coincidentally is much better at it than I am. This is Auntie Christel's old machine.


Last night we ran to the mall and had to stop and visit Santa. Brynn asked him for an American Girl doll. Santa told Brynn where the nearest American Girl doll stores were, just for her information, and that they can make ones to look just like you! Thanks, Santa. Not sure what Clara is wishing for this Christmas. She did visit with Santa a bit, though. This Santa visit was after she was licking all the mirrors in the men's suit department at Macy's and before she stuck her arm in the toilet when we got home. She keeps us on our toes!

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Clara had a bit of a rough week with an ear infection and bronchiolitis, so just Brynn and I traveled West to celebrate cousin Reagan's 9th birthday today. She had a fantastic rainbow-themed birthday party! Happy 9th, Reagan! We love you!












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carrington said…
Love to hear about the antics! So glad you & Brynn made it to the party!
December 14, 2015 at 11:13 PM
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