White Christmas

I can’t believe it is going to be a White Christmas in Seattle this year! It is crazy because last year we were so excited for the inch of snow that melted away as soon as the sun came up.

This year we had a “Winter Blast” as the melodramatic news would put it. But it really is uncharacteristically snowy here! The 10-inches of snow has kept Ben home from work this week and part of last week. It has been so nice to have him bustling around the house. He has been able to work on the sheetrock for the garage and finish up the Christmas shopping. I think we spoiled each other this year. Even though we tried to simplify, I think we still spoiled. We decided this year we were going to give each other four things: “something you want, something you need, something to wear and something to read.” The categories helped me focus but I think I got a little carried away. It was too fun buying for each other.

Last weekend was the annual Gingerbread House contest with our friends! It was a little bit of a cop out year because most of the competitors bought Gingerbread kits. Usually, everyone goes all out building over-the-top edible displays from scratch. Dustin and Jenny won the trophy this year with a miniature Seahawks stadium! I will post pictures of it later but it was AWESOME! It was probably 18-inches high and 3-feet wide. It had jelly beans as the players and the fans. It was framed out with wood but completely frosted and decked out in candy. It even had candy cane goal posts and stadium lighting.
Way to go Dixons!

This has been a really nice Christmas season seeing lights, playing in the snow and baking all the holiday crap food. I am sorry Maren but I am the worst culprit! But this year I am baking and getting rid of it.

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!