The Espinoza Family Blog

Most evenings we sat around the table playing games with Nana and Pompo. We either played “Sequnce” or “Rummikub“.

One afternoon, before Isabel went to bed…

We played her new “Spoons” card game.
Isabel caught on to this game really fast but still needed some help now and then.

Later that night, we played “Rummikub”, until early the next morning!

Today we decorated our gingerbread men ladies (and Nana made 1 reindeer!). Enjoy!

Just getting started.
I didn’t realize the frosting I bought was green, oh well they were still yummy!

First pan of men ladies.
Since Isabel was giving them all girl names.

First batch completed.
The reindeer Nana made is in the upper left corner.

Second batch was slow going.
Isabel wanted to load them up with candy!

I think someone had a cookie!?!

Working on getting the little gals done.

2nd batch is a bit smaller then the first, we had to try them!
I made one (it’s in the upper right corner)!

Last few ones…

All finished!

Today Nana, Pompo and Isabel decorated our gingerbread house.

Gino bought it a week ago as a surprise to decorate with them while they were here.

However Isabel noticed it and wanted to decorate it the moment she saw it. I had to keep telling her (daily), we would wait until Christmas vacation (and for Nana and Pompo! – but I didn’t tell her that part)!

Isabel was super excited to finally be able to decorate it and she enjoyed doing it with Nana and Pompo as well. Enjoy!

Pompo did the icing while Nana and Isabel did the decorating.

Starting with the roof line.
Whoa! Pompo you’re losing some icing!

Spreading out the icing on the roof and getting the candies on before it dries.
Gotta work fast!

The roof is completed with red and green stars.
Now it’s time to do the sides.

Need a door.
Great job Pompo!

Working together to get the eave and door complete.

With help from Pompo, she gets those candies to stick!

Windows along the side are next.

Another door is added to the back.

I think they are about finished…

It’s finished!
Great job Nana, Pompo and Isabel. It looks fantastic!

Later tonight we are heading out to the Christmas Eve service at church and then to the park see some Fantasy Lights!… more picture to come!

Today marks our 2nd Sunday with Nana and Pompo here. After church we went to Sizzle for some lunch and then drove to Cabela’s, to look for a new coat for Isabel and me. Didn’t get anything for Isabel but I got a lovely yellow water-resistant jacket.

Earlier in the week Isabel received her Christmas gift from Grandma and Grandpa. Since she wore it to church today, I thought I would take a few photos with Nana and Pompo by the tree in the living room.

She got compliments on her new outfit all day.
Thank you Grandma and Grandpa!

I love this photo.

Love this photo too!

This one is a keeper too!

Now it’s time for a game of “Sequence” before bed… actually she just watched us play…

Well, sort of! “Sequence” chips for eyes!