We got it!

The Christmas Kringle. Who doesn't LOVE the Kringle!

It is a must every year. 

It was my last officially Kringle (though I think I shall visit next year the minute I learn it is in the building) haha

Jeff proudly displaying the treasure

Come in at 9... And very thankful they saved some 

Until next year! MES until next year! ;)

merry merry

and bright!

Merry Christmas to all

Christmas morning breakfast and presents with the Paters

Dash enjoyed opening gifts

Then off to brunch at my parents

and then present time!
Mr. super excited!

miss anne was also ready

Helping grandpa

and Auntie

someone likes uncle Jason

looking through the gifts

even the bean got a lot of loving!

a little relaxing [aka playing with uncle jason when he was trying to nap! haha]

and a little playing

 Then it was time for extended family
lots of snacks and fun chatting!

and the 2014 Lipinski Christmas 

a fun and truly blessed day!

Merry Merry!

actors needed

This Christmas for the Lipinski Christmas Play!

and my oh my did we come up with good actors and actresses! 

Such a fun night celebrating with family and seeing the kids particapte!

so cute!

I have a pretty cool family!

oh sweet anne you live up to your name!

Let the acting begin:

The wonderful cast

and gift time!

Merry Christmas round one!

a sweet taste

and a very sour taste

on a Saturday!

SWEET:

Annual baking day with the mama

we made toffee crack

caramel corn

pretzels [variety..dipped and with kisses]

and sugar cookies

such a fun afternoon

if only we had more time!

SOUR:

the MSU basketball game score

lost to a 1-9 team ouch!

good thing we had fun regardless of the results

I did get a tshirt thrown to me!

yeah for free! :)

one more

bit of showering this weekend by Jason's work

a couples shower [which was fun to have J there and get to enjoy what girls usually get to experience at a shower :) ] 

again I am just blown away by peoples generosity

SO much kindness and love for the bean

again i have to say blessed and overwhelmed!

feeling more ready as we put together the nursery and open up the new things/stuff

babies sure need a lot! hehe

5.5 weeks until we [hopefully] get the meet the little bean! :) 

Annual trip

With the Dougie Douger to shop for the mama

This is probably at least 10 years going strong! 

We always have fun and always have to buy something for one (or both) of us. 

This year we had a nice little surprise when we heard someone was over at Cabellas. 

Guess who??? 

Batman Ben! Haha. 

I got a tour of the store. The real fish, the hunting game and his new light! 

That store is huge. It even has a cafe (maybe I need to get out more) but I was impressed. Haha

And that is a wrap for the annual dad daughter shopping adventure. Until next year! 

buttons

were everywhere and it was SO cute!

Saturday Baby P was showered by the Lipinski side

we had such a great time!

the food and decorations were fabulous!

I love my family!

The button theme and super cute diaper cake!

The details

and super yummy food!

and gift time!  Baby P was spoiled!

Button cookies and other sweets :) 

 and the grandmas to be!

Such a fun morning!  thank you all!

Christmas lights

and date night

Christmas date night

first up: drum roll....Qdoba [my pick] hhahah

second: Downtown to walk around by the tree and all the pretty lights

 third: Russ's for dessert :)  

the whole restaurant was PACKED...it was a bus outing from raybrook retirement home

boy did we feel young 

fourth:  Cheesy Hallmark Christmas movie

now this is what I call a perfect Christmas date night :) 

the stockings are hung

and there is an extra one this year!

Thank you grammy for being so loving and kind!

the bean appreciates it :)

holly holly

Jolly Jolly

Holly Jolly Christmas Party 2014

Fun celebration of the Holly Jolly Christmas season with friends

Food, friends and fish bowl game!

My kind of party

party on til 2015 :)

Merry Christmas!

baby it is cold outside

was the theme to Baby Ps shower yesterday!

Such a wonderful morning.

These ladies sure know how to throw a shower and make a pregnant lady feel loved! 

The details were amazing!

Starting with the decor 

The snowflakes were even cut out to bottles [lot of little details!]

and the food!

Hot Choco Bar!  Yes please and panera lunch! :) Perfect!

The lovely Hostesses 

FUNNY GAMES!

so many thoughtful gifts

 and wonderful guests!

The mama

The moms table!

And dear friends!

So very thankful for these ladies and this wonderful afternoon!