Preschool party!

 We made her cute Christmas shirt for her Preschool party, she looked so cute!

 Teacher read them 3 Gingerbread stories 2 that I had never heard.  I was so impressed with how good the kids were including mine. 

 Decorating their gingerbread houses, she had so many fun candies and things to put on them.

Presley's cute house.  I was so excited to be able to spend the day at her preschool it was so fun.  Love my sweet Presley Girl.

Christmas Season

 I quite like this entire month I like people trying to give just a little bit more, trying to be just a bit nicer.  It should be how we are the other 11 months of the year but I'll take it for one.  I love being with family and traditions that we have and new ones to be added.  The elf on the shelf came to visit us this year he came with a knock on the door and brought Christmas jammies right from Santa. We named him Loop and had quite a bit of fun seeing where he was the next morning and if he had brought anything or done anything crazy that night.  There was also something else at the door as well, their Great Aunt Inalee had sent them Christmas pillowcases with a poem that told all about the Christmas Magic they held and the good dreams they would have while sleeping on them.  We put them on right away.  I try to impress upon them that we are very fortunate and that others aren't so lucky so we always try to do a little something for someone else.  We couldn't find a giving tree down here, so we bought a couple toys and put them in the Toys for Tots bin.  I love this time of year and I hope that my kids will grow up loving it as well, that they will try and have Christ like attitudes and do things for others and not only themselves.

 Our package from Santa!  So Excited for new jammies and a surprise.

 Loop checking out some stylish Elf attire!

 Loop brought us a Gingerbread house to decorate.

 Loop crash landed Dad's helicopter in the light.  We came out to a dark kitchen and blue and red lights flashing we couldn't figure out what was going on.

 Pillowcase poem

 Trying out the new pillowcase.

Having some cookies and milk with some of Santa's helpers!

Gingerbread Houses

We went back to Gingerbread houses this year to decorate Loop our Elf on the Shelf brought it too us.  Press was more than excited to decorate, and sneak a few treats.  She did a great job and really got into this year.  Ridge just tried to tear everything down so he will have to wait until next year to help.  Love my sweet girl, she is getting way to big on her mom, and I really don't like it!  Can't they just stay little forever.

Christmas Tree Hunt

We were able to go with the family to help Uncle Jace and Aunt Krystal get their Christmas Tree.  The kids loved playing in the snow as you can tell by the pictures.  They had a tree all picked out so all we had to do was go and get it.  The weather was around 50 so it was a perfect day to find a Christmas Tree and play in the snow.

Light Parade

The Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving we spent with Roudy's family the night of Ridges party we were able to head back to Gunnison and ride in the light parade.  Grandma constructed a float to be in the parade and the kids got to wear Santa hats and wave to all the people.  Ridge caught on about half way through that he was supposed to wave at all the people waving at him, it was pretty cute.  When we stopped  at the end of the parade we got to go see Santa and give him our letter of all the good things that Presley and Ridge wanted.  
       Presley could not wait to see and tell him what she wanted which was a microphone and guitar.  Ridge on the other hand could of been fine without seeing Santa as you can see in the picture.  The kids had a ton of fun we were glad we were able to be a part of it.

Cake SMASH!!

       We held off on having Ridges 1st Party until we came home for the holiday and all the family would be close.  Mom decided to keep it simple and have an ice cream sundae bar and cup cakes.  Ridge got his first taste of ice cream an oreos and let's just say he didn't hate them.  This boy loves food or any one that is eating food.  He was surrounded by Aunts, Uncles, Great Aunts, Grandmas, Grandpas, and Great Grandmas and Grandpa. 
         You never quite got the hang of opening your presents, that's where your sister came in handy.  She loved that she was able to help you open them.  Once they were opened you knew just what to do.  You got lots of trucks which you loved, a ball that talked and made funny noises, clothes, shoes, and books.  Lots of good stuff for one very loved little boy. 
        You got to SMASH your cake and you didn't let your mommy down.  Your sister barely touched hers cried and then was done.  You dug into your with your hands and feet would take a little taste and then look up at everyone and grin like look what I am getting away with.  Ridge I know you had a great birthday surrounded by the people that love you.  Mom is so happy you came to bless our lives, we love you and can't wait to see what the next year will bring. 

 First taste of OREO's

 Just LOVE this face.

Thanksgiving

I didn't manage to get a picture of the big meal, but we had Thanksgiving at my parents house this year.  My mom just had her kitchen completely gutted and remodeled and it is so gorgeous  it was well worth all their hard work and troubles.  We had the entire family including Grandma and Grandpa Schaugaard all together.  We had a great meal, Thanksgiving always kills me you spend so much time making all the food and everybody eats it in 15 minutes or less.  I know there is more to the holiday than this and I have so much to be thankful for, but it just makes me laugh.  The kids enjoyed the nice weather and leaves it was fun to play in and help Grandpa clean them up.  Presley always loves to play with Gram and Gramps ducks.  The day after thanksgiving we also had a little girls craft day.  We made cute nativity plaques that we each brought a portion to make it and then put them together.  They all turned out cute.  It's always good to spend time with the ones I LOVE, the most important people in my life, and the reason I am Thankful!