Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Christmas 2012

It is so fun to see the excitement of Christmas through your kids eyes. I wouldn't have it any other way. Each gift they open brings so much joy. Maisie and Parker got Samsung tablets. I really debating on buying them such expensive gifts, but they are going to be lifesavers when we take road trips. Maisie got a real baby car seat from Santa and a couple other things. She has asked for a real baby car seat for the last couple of years. I guess Santa finally gave in. Parker got a tub full of monster trucks. Monster trucks are his new favorite thing. It doesn't help that Eric is just as addicted to them as Parker. We can't go to the store without checking to see if they have any new ones. It was a simple but great Christmas. Everyone was happy.

















We then went to my parents for Christmas afternoon. My parents did give gifts this year. Instead we are going to the cabin for a winter family vacation the end of March and they are providing for the trip. Should be a great adventure. It was fun to just hang out as family and let the kids play.



Monday, December 24, 2012

Christmas Eve 2012

Ever since we had kids we started the tradition of getting xmas pajamas on Christmas Eve. The kids always look forward to opening them up the night before Christmas.
 
 

 
 




 

Elves - Day 24

Maisie and Parker were so cute. They made little gifts for Christopher and Christina for their last day at our house. Tonight they went back to the North Pole to help Santa prepare for the night of delivering gifts. It has been fun seeing what these two little elves come up with. It will be a quiet year without them. Hopefully, they will decide to visit us again next year.

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Elves - Day 23

Christopher and Christina have some mad art skills.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Elves - Day 22

Just hanging out.


Friday, December 21, 2012

Elves - Day 21

They wrote Maisie a birthday wish on her 10th birthday.


Maisie turns 10 - December 21

I can not believe that my little girl is already 10. She is turning into such a beautiful young lady. Maisie loves style and is definitely a girl. She has to look just right for school. There are some mornings she just can not decide what to wear. And if she forgets her earrings, life is over.

She could hardly wait to get cowgirl boots for her birthday. Her expression shows how excited she was about receiving them.







Thursday, December 20, 2012

Elves - Day 20

They so desperately wanted to watch a movie, but Eric was up watching TV all night since he was on graveyards. I think they only got as far as the couch while he was taking a little nap.


Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Elves - Day 19

Sliding down the banister, just like the kids.








Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Elves - Day 18

Christopher was brave and rode a bull tonight. Christina took the safe road and just watched.



Monday, December 17, 2012

Elves - Day 17

Glad to see the elves know how to read. They were having story time with all of Maisie's pets.




Sunday, December 16, 2012

Elves - Day 16

Naughty Christopher, running over Christina & Mittens.




Saturday, December 15, 2012

Elves - Day 15

I think C, C, & M had a rough night. They decided to hang out in the stockings.


Friday, December 14, 2012

Elves - Day 14

Graffiti in the sink. Parker refused to brush his teeth, cause he thought he might mess up their pretty writing.



Thursday, December 13, 2012

Elves - Day 13

Silly elves toilet papered the Christmas tree and got all tangled up.



Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Elves - Day 12

C & C told Maisie and Parker they needed to get their christmas lists ready. 








Parker's letter says: Dear Santa, I would like some monster trucks for christmas. 1. Gravedigger 25th Anniversary. 2. Lucas Oil Crusader, 3. Snake Bite.

Maisie's letter says: Dear Santa, Merry Christmas. I would like a real baby car seat and a baby doll that is a boy with some boy pj's and boy clothes. A boy bottle and a boy binky. From Maisie