Gift given to Meg tonight (she collects all things Nativity) - It is original artwork by her friend Ashley Flores. I thought it was so neat I had to blog it.

Wizard of Oz Bobbleheads

The coolest gift(s) ever!! Kyle and my mom got these for me and Kyle and Meg sent me on a scavenger hunt all over the house searching for them all. I love them!! And the best part is I have the whole set!

Before

After
The kids are in euphoria - Maiya's eyes began to glaze over and she went down for a nap an hour early. The trampoline came in two boxes - one is for the safety enclosure. The first thing out of Benjamin's mouth "Wow he got us two trampolines!!"
Thanks for all of the gifts Nana and Grandma!

Merry Christmas!!

We miss you all.

We hope you and yours have an awesome time celebrating the birth of our Savior tomorrow.

Nutcracker

Aunt Meg, Aunt Beth and Ella went to see Nutcracker. I opted out and Benjamin and I went to the arcade. Daddy got Maiya duty! But I think he enjoyed the peace for a little. We are in full Christmas mode - We had our turkey dinner yesterday and have stayed up late two nights playing cards and board games. Aunt Beth leaves Christmas day so we are doing some celebrating a little early. The kids are dying to open gifts but that we are saving!!

Rudolph Day

LOL

We "heart" our fireplace!

I can watch a fire in the fireplace (and the Christmas tree for that matter) as if it were the TV. The kids have caught on to this and seem to enjoy it as much as me.

Just trying out sound on the video, let me know how it works.

the kids

the kids playing ring-a-round the rosie for the blog

Trying something new!

I am so excited I can add video to the blog. The last post was my first attempt. I know its old - I was just practicing. Let me know if any of you have trouble viewing it. I'll try one with sound next! YEAHHHH

Mother's day

Benjamin's video card

Pictures are working again - finally!!!

Party Girls

The girls making suncatchers

The house is decorated

My First Thanksgiving spread! It was yummy!!