Christmas Decorations!!

We always put up our Christmas trees and decorations the day after Thanksgiving. I usually do a little shopping and then up go the decorations. Conan helps, but grudgingly sometimes. I figure it is so much work to get up the trees and all of the decorations that we might as well enjoy them for a month. But as soon as Dec. 26th hits Conan is taking everything down. I wouldn't mind if they stayed up a week or so longer but He puts up with it for a month so I can definitely sacrifice a week. This year I didn't get to go shopping so I gave my list to my friend Jeni. She did great! Thanks Jen. Then I bribed Conan into putting up the decorations. We always put up the big tree in the Family room downstairs and let the kids decorate it. I finally gave in and even bought colored lights even though they are not my favorite. When the lights were on and we plugged them in, Jaxon was sooo excited. He started jumping up and down and giggling and yelling wow, lights!!! He was so excited to see everything. He was even excited to put the ornaments on and even more excited to take them off. Zac & Brittan also loved decorating the tree. They are such great helpers. They love Christmas decorations and couldn't wait for them to be up. A few days after we decorated the house, we went to the Mall to see Santa. It was hard not seeing Tyler there this year, but they got to see Santa. Jaxon, would not sit on his lap and just kept pointing at him and saying, Santa! Santa! We had a great time. Now if we can just wait 10 more days for him to come. Every night when Brittan crawls into bed, she tells us that, "he is coming tonight mom!" She can't wait to open her presents. Last night we had a family party at Conan's dad's house, the kids each got to open a present and that got them all excited to open presents. I am really excited to watch them open their presents. I love to see their faces light up. It is the best part of Christmas.

Jaxie is so excited!

More Decorations!!

Hey Santa!! I want........

Raking Leaves

Well to say the least I haven't been able to get downstairs too much to look at e-mails or post on the blog, so I am trying to make up for some lost time here. It has been so warm here up until the last 3-4 days. The kids have been able to play outside and we have still had issues with yard work. We finally got around to raking up all of the leaves one day after my surgery. Jaxon was so excited to be outside and running around. He loves balls. He is really pretty coordinated and loves to kick the soccer ball around. He runs and runs. I am so glad to have a great husband that takes care of our yard!

Jaxie Kicking the ball!!!

Look at the big piles of leaves.

Finally!!!

I am finally feeling better and updating our blog. It has been over 2 weeks. Things have been a little crazy at our house, but hopefully, they will slow down. (yeah right!) About 10 days ago I had knee surgery. Conan has been so great to be home these last 2 weeks and really help out. I am so thankful for him. We had a great Thanksgiving. My Mom and Mark came up and she cooked our dinner because I couldn't. I am so grateful for them. I love Christmas time and all of the lights and decorations. I am so thankful to have a warm cozy home to decorate and enjoy. And FINALLY, I am so grateful for my sweet kids. Sometimes they drive me crazy but I love them so much and am so glad they are mine. I hope you all enjoy the holiday season!!