Instagram Roundup

The highlight reel from the past 7 days on Instagram…..

When your favorite NYC food truck opens a restaurant near you and you are faced with a truth you never wanted to see. #thewhitesauce

A photo posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 30, 2016 at 7:20pm PST

Scenes from our Buddy The Elf Spaghetti Night. I think we have a new tradition!

A video posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 30, 2016 at 2:58pm PST

Our Buddy the Elf spaghetti bar

A photo posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 29, 2016 at 8:42pm PST

A fun surprise visit from @kelleynikondeha today! Love having faraway friends in my home.

A photo posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 29, 2016 at 4:34pm PST

We had a big bash for Jafta last night. Some notes: 1. His height. I mean … what even is this? All of these kids are his own age and he’s lurking above them like Slender Man. 2. I drove all of these boys in my car for 15 minutes and barely survived, between the farting (seriously) and the yelling and the loud laughing and the smack-talk. 3. This is the age where parental presence at a party is really not wanted. But it’s also they age where I no longer have to give those stupid goodie bags out. So, I’ll take it.

A photo posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 28, 2016 at 12:00pm PST

Happy birthday to Jafta!!

A video posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 27, 2016 at 9:16pm PST

Glow-in-the-dark trampoline party

A video posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 27, 2016 at 5:54pm PST

Nailed it. @chadmarkley @markhowerton

A video posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 26, 2016 at 5:14pm PST

The next-day “walk of shame” – Christmas Edition

A photo posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 26, 2016 at 4:45pm PST

An afternoon hot toddy. Strictly for allergy relief.

A photo posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 26, 2016 at 3:38pm PST

About 2 seconds before Jafta spotted some friends a few rows back and went to sit with them. #familybonding #tweenrejection #rogueone

A photo posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 26, 2016 at 12:01pm PST

Two random gifts that were the biggest hit: Smoko unicorn lamp and this star projector thingie from Amazon.

A video posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 25, 2016 at 9:35pm PST

A retrospective of Jafta losing his mind on Christmas morning.

A video posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 25, 2016 at 12:40pm PST

India finds out we are going to New York to see Hamilton …

A video posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 25, 2016 at 10:09am PST

The big reveal. Alternate title: Jafta loses his mind.

A video posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 25, 2016 at 8:24am PST

When dad takes over the Christmas toys … @markhowerton @chadmarkley

A video posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 24, 2016 at 11:52pm PST

Holiday lights in the harbor

A photo posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 24, 2016 at 6:11pm PST

When your seven-year-old tries to shakey cam record the candlelight service while you are singing.

A video posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 24, 2016 at 4:33pm PST

Fifteen years of Christmas Eve brunch with this crew. Sunrise Sunset and all that. @timtaber @tracytaber @lunareececeramics @markhowerton @moyamonroe

A video posted by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Dec 24, 2016 at 10:38am PST