A Day At The Dallas Zoo

   Today we went to the Dallas Zoo with Omi to try and get the kids energy out before our long flight to Germany tomorrow. It also helped that it was a gorgeous, sunny day outside and we were able to get some much needed fresh air and Vitamin D.

Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies

    If you know me, you know that I love to bake! The holidays are an even better reason for me to do it, and I love that Connor likes to help. Today I made chocolate chip peppermint cookies from Plum Street Collective {you can find the recipe here}. They came out so good, and definitely a recipe I will make over and over {and not just during the holidays}. I already told Aaron that when he gets home I am making them for him!  They were that good!

Connor's Christmas Performance

   Connor had his winter program at school this evening and he did great singing with his classmates. He had been practicing at school in music class and at home {usually while in the shower} all week long. 

     We ate a quick dinner before and I snapped a few pictures of the kids before we went to it. They looked so cute!

Connor's Favorite Winter Drink

   For the last month Connor has been begging me to get him hot chocolate from the store, and I always forget. Well his elf, HoHo, brought him some today to enjoy as an after school treat. He was really excited to drink it the minute he got home from school.