Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Must be better.....

I've been thinking about my blog a lot lately and I've got so much that I need to catch up on but just never seem to have enough hours in my day. Jeff has been away doing some work and somedays are a little wild around here but I must say that I feel like I get a lot more done, even though it may not look like it. Christmas is just 5 days away and I'm feeling pretty good about all the things being just about ready. I'm sure panic will set in by the weekend as we are feeding 19 people for supper that day. I'm trying to soak it all up......every last bit......as this is most likely our last Christmas home for awhile. It makes me sad thinking about all the things we will miss but it will be fun to start new things where ever we may end up. That's a post for another day though....

So to kick off December I wanted to do something different for fun. Since as long as I can remember we have always gotten Christmas PJS on Christmas Eve. I think Mom has tried to stop over the years as we have all left home but we keep convincing her that she can't stop. It's one of my favourite traditions and I hope she does it forever ;) Now back to our fun.......the girls were in need of some PJS, waiting until Christmas wasn't really an option as they won't stop growing so we started the month out with donuts, hot chocolate and new PJS......the kids thought it was so fun to open a little something and then fill their tummies with sweets. They were all surprised by new PJS and have been enjoying them the whole month.

I must get back to my late night to -do list.......laundry is the top of the list, and then maybe a little more baking before bed. Everything I made last week disappeared really fast. Hope that everyone is enjoying their holidays with those they LOVE......

Cooper mixing up his hot chocolate....

Loved her monkey pjs.....the big girls already have some like this too :)

Candy canes for Sarah.....

Peace and love for this one....


I wonder why we give him PJS as he likes to just wear undies.....LOL

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Decorating the tree 2011

We were lucky enough to finally get a tree yesterday.....Jeff would be happy putting it up on the 24th and taking it down on the 26th but he loves me enough to give me 2+ weeks of Christmas tree!!! We had a blast with the kids watching them put the ornaments up. Cooper was the king of lining all the big shiny balls along the bottom....and then trying to add more in the same spot. Once he got a Santa hat on all we heard was "Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas".....Cooper lingo of course......his talking is getting so much better!!! I loved the end result of what the kids did, but Jeff and I did spread out a few clumps into the bare spots. They are now all watching a Christmas movie with Jeff as that was the only way they could decorate tonight. No arguments on that one!!! Can't wait for the next 2 weeks to fly......looking forward to a fun filled day with our family and friends. We are going to have 19 people here in total for dinner and I can't wait. I love a crowd!!!


Cooper's hard work.....

Georgia taking a moment to stretch her arms out.....LOL

My baby girl is growing up so fast.....


My 5 awesome kiddies......Cooper is trying to work a few occasions
in over this holiday season.....

When you let your sister dress you......

Was having a moment where I couldn't find the little two.......guess they were in a rush to go outside and play.......Georgia helped dress Cooper.......enough said.....