Sunday Rebound - Part Two!

During naps Mike went to pick up Abby and Ripley. They are now officially back home with the family! It has proven to be quite the adjustment - more for the dogs than for the kids. Ella and Aidan are fascinated (to say the least) and have spent most of the time chasing, climbing, feeding, kissing and calling Abby and Ripley. Abby prefers to keep her distance and just hides in the dining room, while Ripley seems to be a bit of a glutton for punishment.

When the kids woke up they were thrilled to see the dogs! We all played for quite a while and then began our next Holiday adventure for the afternoon - decorating Christmas cookies!

Things started out well and Ella and Aidan both had so much fun choosing their "topping" from the bowls. Then Aidan got his hands dirty, got upset, and announced that he was all done.

Ella stuck it out and really got into the whole process. She may have eaten more than she decorated.....

.....but when she decorated, she abandoned the bowls and double-fisted with the sprinkles!