santa is scary

Interesting Santa visit. Such a typical picture- at least one kid crying!

Pure Craziness

Seriously, can I ever just smile? It's either kissy face or tongue out. It's so not my style to just do the normal way- So instead you get pure craziness from me. I had so much fun that night. I laughed so hard over really nothing- but it seems like Jen, Tara, Alexis, and I can usually laugh just about anything. Alexis, I LOVE my robe:) Thank ya... this last picture is my favorite. Can you guess which boot belongs to whom?

O' Christmas Tree

Elroy

This is Elroy, the elf that stays with our family. He watches my kids and makes sure that Santa knows if they are being naughty or nice. He secretly sneaks into different rooms throughout the day. Isaiah loves him and laughs at hime all the time.. we love the new addition we have!

Is he crazy?

I am speechless.

Annual Christmas Brunch

So this weekend, we were lucky enough to spend Saturday morning with my Grandpa for his birthday. We go to Little America every year for a family brunch to celebrate another year with him. He has been the back bone to our family and we are so grateful we get to spend these years with him. I love watching Isaiah and him interact.. I couldn't ask for a better grandpa.. Happy Birthday Gramps.

Oink.

So my daughter decides that she is a little piggy. The whole time she did this, it absolutely reminded me of the famous scene in Christmas story.. This little one of mine is too much.

Fireplace & Stockings..

I finally have a fireplace that I actually get to hang stockings on this year:) So I had to show my fellow bloggers. I hope everyone is having a great holiday so far.
We are keeping busy - from family activities to work to boutiques. It's been nonstop so far and I don't see it getting any slower for the next month. I didn't think I was going to like this time of year but to my surprise I have really enjoyed it so far. Less tv, radio, and internet for me and I enjoy the silence with my kids most of the time. I absolutely cherish the fact that my husband works normal hours now and is home everyday by 5:00 pm. For those who don't know, Jake has worked nights our whole marriage. So I have felt like a single mom most of the time. So to see him walk through the door before the sun is down, it makes my day go that much better.
I would like to send out Christmas cards to anyone that will give me their address.. so either email me or leave me a comment with your address (if you feel comfortable).