The 1st Gift of Christmas

Look a new present from Ali to Mama.... (this was all typed by Alexandra with a bit of help!!)

Ali made me a beautiful necklace at preschool. It was my very first gift from my daughter!! She also took the picture!

Ali mama lavethesitwt ali mant prficd i ali (Ali's mama loves it. Ali made it perfect. I'm Ali....typed all by herself.) Don't you also love her headband? :)

Breakfast with Santa

The High School theatre group had a Breakfast with Santa at the high school this weekend. It was well put together...we got our faces painted, made cute crafts, talked with Santa, and watched a cute little play about Randy the Red Horned Moose who wanted to fly with Santa! Very cute!

The only thing that Chris didn't like was that the breakfast wasn't as healthy as could be (donuts and bagels...the GIRLS loved it!!)....he is this super healthy guy now since he lost 20 pounds since last year. He is always looking for more protein in his diet...I've started calling him Mr. Jackman (did you see Hugh Jackman in "Australia"??) :) But I'm VERY proud of my healthy husband!! He motivates me to get up early and workout...I get up maybe 3 times a week but he is up at 5am five times a week!!

Neighborhood Christmas Party

We decided to go look at Zoo Lights this year with our neighbors! It was COLD but the kids wore snow suits, boots, and were all bundled up! It was fun and the kids did great!

All we are missing is snow! We really miss playing in the snow here...we keep hoping!

Here are all of the neighbors last year at our Christmas party...it's fun to have some friends to have traditions with!

Advent Calendars

Thank you to Uncle Colin & Aunt Elizabeth for the chocolate Advent calendar again and also to Chris' Aunt Vicki, Jim, Kirstin & Kris for the princess Advent calendar. The girls get so excited every day after lunch to open a new window and eat a "Nacky" (a treat in Lizzie speak.) Here the girls are sharing with our friend Lillian. What a fun tradition!

Here is Ali last year with the chocolate Advent calendar...this year she gets to share it with Lizzie!! :)