Christmas

Christmas Eve

We always open one present on Christmas Eve. Tuns out - it's always pajamas. This year, pillow pets were included with their pajamas. The kids had a great time.







Christmas Morning

Every year we set a trap for the kids that they have to navigate in order to see the tree and the presents that Santa left. This year, instead of a trap, they had a treasure hunt. The kids let us sleep in until 7, but then couldn't wait..... We had a great time opening presents and hanging out together. Hannah came over around 7:45 to hang out. We had breakfast casserole and then watched a movie and had a nap! What a great Christmas!!

Snow

We typically only get one big snow storm - but this year we have had several already. Cannon is facinated with the snow and wants to go outside all the time - even without shoes. Snow is a kids best friend, mom's nightmare with all the muddy/wet shoes that go through the house. Good thing I don't stress about having a clean house!! Well, maybe it's because I have so many kids (including the neighbor kids!).

Decorating the Christmas Tree

The kids were eager to set up the Christmas tree. We had a great time putting up the tree and decorating it. I have to admit that I was glad to have it done (one more thing checked off my list) - but now that it's up, I'm somewhat reluctant to take it down. There is a peace of having the tree lite up and enjoying the time with the kids.

November Updates

It seems like this time a year gets super busy. Sometimes I wonder how we manage to get anything accomplished! I missed posting about Ryker's birthday, which was on Thanksgiving this year. We went to California and had a wonderful time. The only drawback was that Jared couldn't go with us. Here are the highlights!
Seeing Santa at the Christmas Bizaare.
Seeing Picaboo the turtle in California. The kids thought this was amazing. I thought the weather was amazing - mid 60's. BEAUTIFUL!


Ryker had a great time celebrating his birthday on Thanksgiving. We had lots of family and lots of help to sing happy birthday and celebrate! His favorite gift was from Melissa - a HUGE set of lego's....

6 Year Olds

One of these days I'm going to get caught up..... but until then I have to share what Ryker did last night.

We are in the kitchen cleaning up dinner, Ryker is at the table coloring. At least what I thought. I watched him walk over to the wall and draw a line on the wall. I asked him why he drew on the wall. He looked at the crayon in his hand and said, "Weird." Then he looked truly perplexed, on purpose..... Jared told him that he would be wiping down all the walls if he colored on the wall again.

It's not like he doesn't know better. Six year olds!