It's Beginning to Feel a lot like Christmas!

The Mondell Family had all sorts of Holiday fun this past week which sure helped to get us in the spirit.  Tuesday was Maci's holiday party at daycare after work.  Then I had my HR team's holiday party Thursday afternoon and evening.  Lastly, Clint had his team's holiday party for lunch on Friday and I joined the Tax team's holiday party on Friday afternoon as well since I am their HR manager.

Our lil Rudolph 

 Daddy Date Night on Thursday While Mommy is at Happy Hour

Friday - Since both Clint and I got out of work a little early thanks to the parties, we decided to pick Maci up early and head to the mall for our last Christmas needs and an exchange.  Macy's department store was having a kids day so Maci got a balloon animal and some free popcorn - fun!  We then came home and watched Christmas movies as a family until both Maci and I fell asleep on the couch.

Saturday - Usual Lil gym in the morning and errands.  After nap time, we got ready to go to our friends' Gena & Vinny's house for the annual new momma holiday get together.  The kids had a blast as did the adults but we realized that many of the kids are scared of Santa where last year they had no clue who he was :)  We just LOVE our group of friends from new momma - we sure do have a good group!

Best Friends - Maci & Natalie

  

Emmett joined the Hugging Fun!

 Maci got an Elmo from Santa - How Does He Know?!

3's Company - Harper, Natalie & Maci

 Our Attempt at a "GROUP" picture this year - FAIL

 Yep, they aren't having the picture

 Maci Loves Natalie's Lil Sister Stella

Sunday - Today was an errand, football, prep for the week and finalize Holiday plans - kind of day.  Way to go Bengals!  That put a pep in my step while I prepare for my last week at work before the Christmas haul to Ohio.

Daddy let her play on the BIG giraffe in her room today!

We hope everyone can find peace and happiness amidst all the holiday madness.  We are excited to see so many friends and family members over the Christmas period and we look forward to a joyous 2015.  We will be spending our new year's eve with a close group of parent friends here in Minneapolis.

Lots of Love,
C, K & M