a little baking

After over a week of being sick, I finally tackled baking some cookies for Christmas. We didn't actually decorate the cookies for almost a week because our dear children were all sick the day I planned to decorate. I wouldn't let them near the cookies until they were better! 

My darling little helper on the first day (dressed by daddy)

Raelynn figured out the night before that she could eat while I mixed

That's why she showed up the next morning to help out

This guy loves to help me in the kitchen

christmas program 2012

Oh my, how I love watching my kiddos in their programs at church. Truth be told, I wasn't sure how the morning was going to go because both boys had informed me that they would not sing or go on stage. Elias kept saying, "I'll put my pants on, but I will not go up there". Okay then.

They both went up on stage. They did just fine. Elias even got into the motions (perhaps a little too much).

caldwell lights

We spent an evening wandering around downtown Caldwell admiring the light display. It was a really fun night, and Elias did not stop running the whole time. I think he enjoyed it the most. I do believe we'll be making the Caldwell lights a tradition.

she loves him

She really loves this boy.
I'm just not sure he feels the same way.
He acts a little afraid of the giant toddler always attacking him.
I can't say that I blame him.

some window decor

We've started a little tradition of buying some cute, little window decorations and putting them up the first week of December. The boys just love it, and it keeps us all entertained for a few minutes. We have to put them up high since we have a very mischevious girl. 

this is real life

We were hit with sickness. It started with me, then spread through the entire family.
Bryan dresses Raelynn so strange.....all the time.
I am a human jungle gym.
There is always a basket of laundry to be folded and put away.
The kids are always playing with our cell phones.
Simon is the cutest, little thing ever. I can't stop kissing those cheeks.
Bryan loves to get his picture taken...especially when he doesn't feel good.

elias

"Daddy, you know what I call your truck? A hiccup cuz that's what Pop's calls his truck. A hiccup. Right, Dad?"

My funny little man.