Christmas 2012

 We've enjoyed lots of snacks...even when we had to help ourselves.

 Let nothing go to waste!  

(Kellen was the one who spilled, but MaeMae didn't miss an opportunity to snack!)

We decorated cookies 

 Most of us did, Kellen tasted.

 Nealy was very serious about her decorating this year.

 MaeMae, not so much.

 Goofy boy!

It was a full body experience for Kellen!

Above is Maeve's plate

 We have enough cookies to last us to Valentine's Day!

 We took time to cuddle

 Santa visited

 Maeve was so excited!

 Nealy found a bell that we think came off Santa's sleigh

 A new scooter for MaeMae!

 TOYS!

 Kellen REALLY got into unwrapping presents this year.   He didn't even care who they were for!

 A pirate ship!

 "Look Mom, I got a....thing!"  (It's a sleeping bag!)

 Lots of American Girl stuff!

 And games to keep our minds fresh!

 Up and away!

 A new quilt for Kellen!

 Rollerblades were a hit!

 A new scooter for Bubba!

We didn't get a picture of everyone dressed up, even though we all dressed up twice!

 Bean bag chairs were a hit!

 Can you spot Wes?

Bean Bag SNOWMEN!

A December catch up post!

MaeMae is feeling the spirit

Kellen is too!

We decorated the tree.

We've played outside

Finished the last load from moving!  

It's been a busy month over in Schirraland!  We've completely moved out of the rental house, and into our own home.  We are still living with boxes and bins everywhere, as I await the arrival of the unpacking fairy.  Getting ready for Christmas has been lower key this year, but fun nonetheless!

Thanksismas

 "you mean you WANT me to rip it up?"

 So excited!

A bunk bed for her American Girl Dolls! Made by Gramps, and painted and bedding by Grammie! 

 "May I take your order?"

 Dress up is still a favorite around here!

 Grammie and Miss Mae

 Deep in conversation

 We tried to get a good picture...Kellen had a different agenda!

Over Thanksgiving Grammie and Gramps had Christmas with the crew.  The kids were ecstatic to have an early Christmas!  They looked so cute in red pj's, and enjoyed playing with their new loot!

We're Back!

I'll admit it...I was about to throw in the towel and say goodbye to blogger...but we've fixed our differences, and without further adieu, blogs of the last few weeks!

 Nealy and Aidan had their school program right before Thanksgiving break.  The picture above shows Aidan fourth from the end.  

 Nealy's class was in blue, not sure why she has her hand up!

 Dancing to a Good Morning song

 It was RIGHT during Kellen's nap time

 Blurry Bubba danced to Singing in the Rain.  I should have got it on video

As long as blogger behaves, I'll add more of our Thanksgiving activities!