Annual gingerbread get together

Every year my mom decorates gingerbread houses with the grandkids. All the kids love making them and getting to spend that time together. Unfortunately things didn't work out like it was supposed to and not everyone could make it, that is how it usually goes when your trying to get a bunch of families together. It turned out great though! We got together on Friday and we just lounged around while the kids played. On Sat. we got the gingerbread houses and trains put together and then Tif and I went to grab a pizza for lunch. We left Grandma and the two oldest kids, Kasey and Abby, in charge of the little ones. When we came back Grandma had fallen asleep in the recliner and Kasey and Abby got sucked into the tv. That left the 3 and 4 year old to do as they please. They ate part of their house and train before they were even decorated! Grandma is some babysitter...LOL Well they decorated the houses and trains and they all took their time and made them nice and unique. Then we baked cookies and headed out to see Santa. Peyton couldn't hardly stand waiting his turn to see Santa, he was SO excited! Santa gave Peyton a magic Elf that watches Peyton to make sure he is being good. Then at night when Peyton is aleep the Elf reports back to Santa if Peyton has been good or naughty that day. Peyton loves waking up and looking for the Elf to see if Santa sent him a treat for being good. He sends a minature candy cane or a minature chocolate bar if Peyton was good the day before. What a great incentive for good behavior. I love this time of year and all the Christmas festivities. I love watching Peyton and his excitement. I can't wait for Christmas just to see Peyton, he is going to be so much fun this year!