Xmas songs

While cleaning up all of our xmas decorations, Jesse brought up my old keyboard. The keyboard was out of batteries and we were 1 short, but that didn't seem to stop them. I guess you can say that the girls were still in the "mood," because they sang Feliz Navidad all night long!!!!!

Christmas

After opening up gifts from Santa, we traveled to IL to see Jesse's family. We had a brunch with Aunt Judy, Uncle Tom, Great-Grandma and Grandpa Monte. We then traveled to Great-Grandpa and Grandma Phillips house to see all of Jesse's Mom's relatives. We had a lovely time visiting all the relatives and the girls enjoyed all the cookies. The weather actually held up for us, and we made it home safely. My parents came up the next day with their gifts. Besides a collection of polly pockets, they gave them a disney dress-up chest! They have enjoyed trying on all the new outfits, including earrings, necklaces, and new shoes. They have actually been good about cleaning up, too, which makes it even better! Now it is time to find a home for all of these great new things in the house! Wish us luck!

Santa

Santa was too good to our kids this year. Max got all of his gifts in a large bag, and was all smiles! The girls found an easel with a letter on it from Santa! He thanked them for the milk and cookies and told them he'd be back next year. Mojo the elf had said hello as well! The girls got so many neat toys, and as we left the house, they found a Barbie power wheels jammin' jeep in the garage! He couldn't bring it inside because it was "too heavy" and an outside toy. Unfortunately, they'll have to wait a little bit before they can test drive it. I hope they continue to be good even though Santa won't be back for awhile!

xmas eve eve

We spent last Weds. night with our good friends celebrating xmas. We had a nice dinner and then the girls were able to help decorate sugar cookies. It was so hard for them not to eat while decorating! They exchanged their little gifts before we went home. Their friendship is the best gift of all :)

xmas eve

We were at home on xmas eve and opened up our gifts from each other. Max really enjoyed his new things (even the girls liked his toys)! Macy loved her new angel wings, slippers, wand, and tiara from Madison, and Maddie loved her Bitty Baby's new ballerina outfit from Max (Macy's got a swimsuit outfit).

Friends

We went to the Wilderness a couple of Fridays ago to visit Jesse's best friend from High School, Barry, and his wife and son, Jaz and Wyatt. Here the kids are watching a movie and eating popcorn in Wyatt's room. We were able to see them Christmas day as well. The kids really enjoy playing together, and we look forward to seeing them again soon!

Xmas at the School's

We started celebrating xmas last weekend at Grandpa School's house in Kaukana. We stayed overnight at Aunt Alice's house Sat. night. We were able to visit my friend Christine and her family - Sullivan is 3 days younger than Max. Sunday we went to Aunt Barb's house for xmas with my Dad's family. Busy weekend, but we love to see our family and friends!