We Have Elves!

So ever sense Saturday night someone has been leaving stuff on our front door step! They call themselves "The Elves" and are doing the 12 days of Christmas. So first we got pears, then turtle candy with wings and all, then french everything. We were really confused when we were reading our Christmas story last night and the phone keep ringing. we finally answered one and this little voice wishing us a merry Christmas. then we listened to the answering machine with 3 more and realized it was our 4 calling birds. Tonight we got 5 golden rings to hang on the tree. It has been so much fun to wait every night to see what is coming next. Who ever they are they sure are fast and so thoughtful. We really enjoy the elves.

Fun Idea

Saturday Ben took Brandon and Jared to the Lowe's build and grow work shop. They made ginger bread houses. He even brought one home for Corey to make. They are supper easy and free. You even get a cool apron and they give you a patch to go on it for each project you do. They are doing a time capsule next and home depot does them as well.

This year ben and I decided we would do things a little diffrent for christmas. Every year the kids shake presents and my mom sends her stuff from out of town and sometimes the paper gets riped in shipping. So we decided not to put out any gift until Christmas eve. I love to see the presents under the tree but I dont like when the kids give a way whats inside or talk the little ones into ripping packages open! So I feel like a bit of a scroge but hopeful next year it wont be a proplem as corey will be almost 4.

So excited about this!

Ok I just have to post about this. My mother-in-law gave all the kids this and its so much fun. We also did something similar for our Dec. enrichment. Its a book with Christmas storeys and scriptures and songs. One for each night in December. We have been doing this and I have to admit we have missed a couple of days but it has been so much fun. The last couple of night Jared has fallen asleep on the floor by the Christmas tree while listening! So cute. The story's i think are helping the kids learn what Christmas is really all about.

corey

Corey had discovered Hot Chocolate! He loves it and asks for it all the time. We even got the 22lb bag from LDS food storage! It's going fast with all the cold weather we have been having. I have discovered that Corey loves to cook! every night when we make dinner he climbs up on the chair and wants to help. I have also discovered why.. He likes to sample he has helped with cookies taco salad and helped dad make pies for our ward dinner among other things.

Thanksgiving!

for thanksgiving we stayed in town and went to Ben's parents house. Ben's sister Ellen and her kids were there and we had a ton of good food! After we ate Ben and his dad took the kids to the park to play then they watched Wal-ee the the movie and we hung out and had pie. It was alot of fun. The kids love to see cousins.

cub scout family outing!

About a week ago the cub scouts and their family's got to enjoy a family night at the Youth pavilion. It was alot of fun! they have so many interactive things for the kids to do and fun crafts as well. We had a great time and I'm sure we will be going back now that the weather is cold and we will be stuck inside more.Corey loved the bus I couldn't get him out of it!

Lack of posts!

Sorry for the lack of posting lately but we have been busy! I have been trying to organize the house and get rid of toys and clothes we don't need before Christmas! I got all the toys out of the boys room and went though everything and but it were it needed to be! I took awhile but I am happy with the result!Also I have been working later then usual so by the time I get home I don't feel like posting. I will try to do better.