Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Merrrry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Bloggers! Here are a few pictures that encapsulates our Christmas Day 2008.

Setting out cookies for Santa the night before:



The first time in the truck...I think he was a little shell-shocked!



But he quickly got over it in the ride to Nanny's! Every Christmas morning we all head over there in our pajamas.



Griffin's 2nd favorite gift. The best part? Nanny agreed to keep it at HER house!



Lunch at Nana's



I didn't get pictures of the rest of the day. What you're missing is a quick ER visit for cousin Georgia, a tantrum from Griffin and a good bit more fun ;) It was a great day but 5 Christmases is enough to last us until next year, I think.

Monday, December 22, 2008

A Christmas Playdate

Today was the playgroup's Christmas playdate!! We had a Santa visit, a delicious lunch, yummy dessert, and a book exchange! There's A LOT of pictures ahead so I'm not going to caption most of them. A picture speaks a thousand words, right? :)

The reason we started this crazy group in the first place, our precious babies!



Our lovely host Ashley, thanks so much for letting us tear your house up!



Santa came right in and sat down to read a book to the kids. I highly recommend this as it really does let the kids feel so much more comfortable with him.



I got a picture of every one of the kids with Santa except Ava! Sorry Ash!



















Lunchtime! There was a big kids table and a little kids line up.





Mrs. Deanna brought along goodies to make candy Christmas trees.















And finally, the whole group together!



I'm so thankful for you ladies and your children. Our days are much brighter and more fun with you in our lives. Merry Christmas!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

BBMS Christmas party!

Friday was Griffin's BBMS Christmas Brunch.

The class troublemakers! You'd never guess it, would you?!



The boy loves his candy "ranes".



Santa came along for some waffles, sausages and to drop off some presents.



Grayson is not a huge fan of the man in the big red suit :)



Griffin would suffer through just about anything as long as he gets a present from it!



His new favorite toy, Elefun!





With teacher's helper Ms. Jenny.



And the fantastic, I don't know how she does it teacher, Ms. Shawna!



We love BBMS!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Elf on the Shelf

Have you ever wondered how Santa knows who's naughty or nice? Well, it's because of the Elf on the Shelf! Our very own elf visited last night for the first time and it was magical. I can't wait for the years of fun this little elf is going to bring. (Thanks to another little elf named Ashley for getting it!)



Griffin got out of the bath lastnight to find a little elf in the living room.



We read the story on how the elf got here and what he does. If you are unfamiliar with Elf on the Shelf this is how it works: The elf arrives around the holidays, usually at Thanksgiving. His sole responsibility is to watch a child's behavior and report it to "Santa" each night. The next morning after the child awoke, they discovered the elf had returned from the "North Pole" and was hiding in a different place.








Go visit the really fun interactive Elf on the Shelf website to get coloring sheets cookie recipes and all sorts of other things to do.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

Griffin got to visit with Santa this weekend. He's not always been a huge fan of the jolly man in the bright red suit but we've always gotten through it with no tears.

I was a little worried this time....





...but we finally got the smile we needed!



Mimi even got in on the action!



Next it was brunchtime.



We had to end our special visit with COOKIES!



Tuesday, December 16, 2008

We love Chick-fil-a!

Our local Chick-fil-a is the most family friendly, activity having restaurant in town and we try to take advantage of it as often as we can. Tuesdays are family fun nights and kids eat free! Last Tuesday we headed down there for some fun and good eating.



They had face painting, Griffin got a candy cane.



As did Emma.



Kate wanted Gabe to have a heart. I somehow missed getting a picture of her!



Grayson and Georgia joined us too.





After yummy nuggets and some playtime it was time for caricatures for everyone!







Then it was time to say goodbye.



Until next time Chick-fil-a!




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