The Cookie Family

Last night we all decided to decorate gingerbread cookies for Family Fun Night. I had a little trouble with the dough and ended up adding about an extra 1/3 cup of flour just to make it manageable. But alas, they turned out fine and we had a good time doing it.

...and we had a little hand cut surprise cookie for Declan to decorate.

Merry Christmas!

Swarr Family Theatre

Last night was yet another amazing Family Fun night here at the Swarr household. The Swarr Family Theatre and The Popcorn/Candy Shoppe was open for business as well. For those that don't know, Maribeth and I decided long ago to dedicate one night a week (Wednesdays) to have a Famliy Fun Night, where we have fun as a family...der.
Last evening, we took advantage of the glorious Redbox and watched the not so glorious Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. The movie started really slow, but upon the introduction of Buck (voiced beautifully by Simon Pegg), it ended up being fun. And I was also impressed by the ending. I think it was done well. The timing, the 'closure' of the story, etc. It was what it should have been. I've found endings to be important lately. The movie has to end well or it makes it seem like a waste of time.
Anyway...back to the theatre...Mommy and I showed up for our tickets and snacks first and Worker Declan was at the ready, candy and popcorn standing by. The movie poster, glowstick decorations and custom made tickets were all there. Then it was off to the register to make the purchase. Once we were all paid up, we were even escorted to our seats (to sit with the other plush movie goers). The lights went off and the movie began. Like I said, it was another amazing Swarr Family Fun Night.