Left Overs

Our old apartment. I miss how festive and friendly everyone is.

Running races without pants.

First one out during musical chairs. It's a rough game.

Picture taken a few minutes after Hannah's dentist said no sugar till her cavity is filled.
He said it twice.

A friend recently told me about a new way to peel a pomegranates. 

It changed my life. If you like to eat pomegranates you must watch the video.

I like 5 year olds more than 3 year olds during Christmas.

If you tap on the glass, they come right up to you.

Someone learned how to whistle. It's kind of a big deal.

Date.

Gratitude tree.

I want to relive Thanksgiving dinner. I take pictures of yummy food.

I went to the bathroom early one morning and came back to find my spot taken.
I punished them by taking a picture with flash.

Family Minecraft.

We play alot of Minecraft together as a family. 

We all built the house together and then I made everyone gather at the front door for a picture.

She Wants One So Bad.

I said we would get her one for her 8th birthday if she can keep the bamboo plant alive without any help. 

She waters it every day now. 

I figure if she still wants one in 2 1/2 years then it's not just a fleeting desire that I'll get stuck taking care of.

Because I don't want to touch that thing.

And He Shall Be Named...

Edward Lawrence Falconhunter. 

The kids have a absolute hoot every morning running around looking for him.

I sometimes hear the kids talking to him. Asher often says hi to him as he walks by.

I bought a Elf on the Shelf for a new tradition this year. If you haven't heard of it, he's your personal elf that you get to name. He watches you during the day and then goes back and reports your behavior to Santa. I thought that idea was a little creepy so I kind of changed the idea a bit and just told the kids that he's our personal elf that likes to hang out with us during Christmas. And he will deliver your Christmas wishes to Santa. And every morning he will sit in a different spot in the house so you have to go and look for him.

It's a blast for all of us. 

Today he's hanging out by the kids cup spot in the kitchen.

Picture of the Month - December

Cheating.