Christmas So Far

The kids really like taking the manger scene out of the box.

 They decorated the upstairs tree first, then the downstairs.  I think Isaac and Olivia put on all the ornaments except for a few I helped Elias put on the tree.

 Christmas with G&G.  I think she looks pretty good for having surgery 3 days earlier!

 Fun doodle toy for the car! 

 Sweet batmobile.  It even shoots!!

 You can't go wrong with getting a baby for Olivia.

 An owl mug....since she's a hoot owl.  Now she can stay up late with a cup of tea!

It's the 4th Annual Gingerbread Making Night with the Strings!

 This year we kept it small, but added trees. Super neat idea Erin!

 Elias did his share of eating while decorating.

 Ta Da!

 And since the big game was on, this is where Justin and Erik spent most of the evening.  I think MO lost. Boo.

 Final products.  Of the 4 we took home, Luci ate 2 of them. Whoops.  Luci waited two days and then decidred she wanted to reach the back of the counter.  Shoulda known.

 I just liked the cheese face.

Olivia performed in our church's children's program -3 services.  She had a speaking part during one of the songs.  Precious.

Mr. Incredible and Batman.

Isaac came in one morning so excited to show me what he drew.  I said, "Aww....it's a guy next to a flower.  And is that poop?"  He
says "YES! IT'S POOP!"\so excitedly and runs to show dad too!

HAPPY 2ND!!!!

It's official.  We have no more infants in the house.  Bitter sweet. He's happy cuz he took some icing off the side and ate it first. 

I think he liked seeing himself on his cake.

Here's the final product.  I had help from the fam in picking a trampoline cake...because of how much he loved jumping all summer long.  Plus it was his 2nd 3-syllable word....right after marshmallow. 

 Opening one present early from G&G since they came during the day.

 I'm glad it was nice enough weather to jump as a family some before dinner. He's doing a balancing act. 

 Down time...except Elias. He's ready to kick.

 Not sure what to think about this one.  They all have their hand at their mouth.

 Thanks for sending the gift Gramp and Nana!

 Toy Study.

 Having fun with neighbor John.

 Brought to you by: Olivia Photography. 

I can't imagine life without him.  He's such a blessing and brings so much fun to the family. Happy Birthday to Elias!! 

Thanksgiving

Game time with Grandma.

 Hat day.

 J & I&O decided to do every puzzle we had while I took E to the doctor one morning. 

 Had to enjoy the little bit of snow we got before Thanksgiving.

 Elias didn't last long. It was too cold/windy.

 I found some old beans in the pantry. Playtime.

Thanksgiving day. She made her own Indian attire. She even used a real feather.

 Olivia helped Grandpa do something to the neck of the turkey. I can't remember what. It's gross.

Very thankful for family.  Those here, and not here. 

 

You would think we were fixing for an army.

 Isaac asked for the big leg.

 Then it got passed around and they all ate from it.

 So yummy.

 Elias has gone potty on the big boy potty a handful of times. I'm thinking of pushing for it a little more come January. This is not how he uses the potty every time!

Storytime before bed. 

 Headin home.