Just Another Day at Our House

There are elves living at our house. We're not sure how many but we know they are here. Kennedy has been leaving notes for the elves and when the notes disappear, she flips out with excitement. Tonight I actually spotted an elf, it was just a flash, and then it popped right back into the gingerbread house. Well, if elves are living at our house and sneaking through the greenery, what 4 year old would not deduce that they are also pooping in the greenery?? Right?!? So, on went the magnifying goggles to search for elf poop. Only at this house..... Later in the evening Kennedy said, "I'm getting a little nervous with all these elves in the house."
East had no interest in the elf search but he sure thought he was a cool cat swimming in the tub with the goggles on.

12 Dozen

We made roll-out Christmas cookies today. Not just 1 batch of them but 12 dozen of them. It was an ordeal, fun, but exhausting.

The clean-up crew. Both of the kids fight over who gets to vacuum. I guess I have blessed them with the I enjoy vacuuming gene...or, cursed them with it.

Snow and Hot Cocoa

Easton shoveling with his little kiddie-size shovel.
Apparently that wasn't manly enough, he insisted on using the big shovel.

This morning Kennedy said, "This snow is exactly what I was wishing for, a dream come true!"

Trying to catch some flakes on her tongue.

Of course, snow play must be followed by hot chocolate.

My specialty when Sean is traveling for work is easy dinner. So, hot chocolate was followed by pancakes,or, brinner (breakfast+dinner=brinner).

When they are not irritating each other, they seem to like each other.

Mad Dash

This weekend was spent dashing from one event to the next. Friday night we had dinner with friends. Saturday was spent at swimming lessons in the a.m. then off to a birthday party in the afternoon. Sean and I headed to St. Paul Saturday evening for the annual Sweeney's party. Sunday morning we decorated the tree and Sunday afternoon Kennedy and her friend Hannah played. Whew!

Swimming Lessons

Birthday Party

Sweeney's

Tree Trimming

This ornament of my brother (around age 5 or 6) has been placed on the front and center of our tree for as long as I can remember. My mom has the original but when I got married she made me a knock-off one since I think it is the cutest picture and such a fun tradition.

Dressing Up