Busy little Christmas bees

Ben's sister Katie, and her husband Brennon flew into Saint Louis late Thursday night. The girls have been so excited to have them here. Then on Friday, Ben's dad, Kerry flew in, and it has been non stop fun ever since! We got the girls this hello kitty gingerbread house, and they wanted to wait to make it when Katie was here. Everyone got to help a little. 

They are so proud, and anxious to eat off all the candy. 

The girls had to have a tea party with Papa. They took a while to get all pretty and dressed up. I let them have some graham crackers and gingersnaps for the party. Katie and Ben were gone on an errand, and Brennon unfortunately slept through the party. But afterward, we all played a fun drawing game together. 

On Saturday we made chocolate suckers. It's always fun, but messy. We ended up with some really cute ones!

I recruited Brennon and Katie to help make Christmas candy. Katie also made the pumpkin bread, which turned out really good.

These pictures are from earlier in the week, but I didn't have time to post them. Grams had sent the girls these fun cupcake cups with big clown feet. So we made some silly elf cupcakes. 

Kara has recently learned to play computer games, and thinks she's so grown up. She asked for an i-phone and a laptop for Christmas, and we had to talk her out of those. 

One of the treats they made while Grandma VanSickle was here, was reindeer cookies. I showed them the first one, and then just let them do the rest however they wanted. They ended up with some interesting reindeer. 

It's been busy and fun around here, and the girls are so so excited for Santa to come tonight! Merry Christmas everyone!!!