Busy Elves

What a fun month we are having preparing for the holidays. The kids are quite the little elf helpers. It's so much fun watching them discover this magical time. They know exactly who Santa is but they were a little unsure of meeting him in person. Apparently he's great fun to read about and to watch on TV but to meet the jolly ol' man is a different story. Check out all of our fun preparations and celebrations from the past couple of weeks.

   

Check out our dance moves!

Making gingerbread men with Jessy

Mom, let me help you with the sugar

Oh Mary Alice it plays music! This is awesome!

The Neal's log cabin is full of Christmas fun! 

I know this one talks or plays music too.

I'll be in charge of making the train go around the tree. 

A candy cane treat for being on the nice list. 

We feel much better about meeting Santa with Mom and Dad close by.      

Quality control...yep mom I think the pretzels will be good. 

Chocolate yummy treats

Christmas with Jessy & Morgan - Trevor came too!

Little Drummer Girl

So Very Grateful

We have so much to be grateful for this year....kids, family and wonderful friends. The Thanksgiving holiday was about spending time with each other and Papa and Lulu. We enjoyed our feast and the kids certainly liked every bit. We learned that Jack LOVES cranberries and Hope can polish off a good size slice of pumpkin pie. In addition to Thanksgiving, we were also able to celebrate my big birthday. I felt very blessed throughout the days leading up to my birthday. I received cards and treats from family and friends from all corners of my life for 40 days. The best gift of all though came from the kids.  Hope sang "Happy Birthday" to me and Jack chimed in. Check out the stellar performance below. 

Wait a minute, I'm supposed to be the princess.

I can wear a tiara too.  

Peek!

I see you!

Mmmmmm.....Pumpkin Pie

This candy can go on the roof, the next one will go into my mouth.

Does the candy really have to go on the house? 

Making progress on the house.

Yes kids the tree is coming into the house. 

Birthday celebration

Blessed

Now that the tree is up, we can play with the nativity set.