Christmas cheer

Before I had kids I didn't even own a Christmas tree- I didn't want the hassle for just me. Now that we have little ones I love it! So I am making up for lost time!

This elf is so cute, he is up clear by the ceiling so you can't really see him. Jaden was trying to ride that sled before I got it up. Hurry before it breaks. I had Cody climbing walls to set up the display just so. He always has to put up my stuff- love him to death! He just smiles at me and says "ok kissy girl". :o)

This nativity set is awesome. It is a little cramped up here but I love it. Cody warned me that the kids would bug it and try to play with all the pieces. I wanted to try anyway- needless to say, after a battle everyday- I put in away. Until next year...boooo

I don't have my fireplace downstairs yet because we don't have anything finished down there, but I liked this idea.

Festive lighting just sets the mood. My version of mistletoe- mistleball. kissy kiss

We went to Gardner Village with the kids- how darling all the elves are and a ride with Mrs. Claus followed by hot chocolate and soup in the bakery made the night. It was freezing so it wasn't a long extravaganza, but long enough! Merry Christmas everyone!

tagged

I was tagged by Bethany and I will admit it took me a while to think of what to say...I have never been great at thinking up things really quick so I guess that can be my #1

2. Decorating is so fun for me. My favorite store for stuff is Tai Pan- I love it to death. I got tons of stuff for Christmas this year- we didn't put up Christmas stuff much until we moved here and then I went crazy! The pics above are the main tree, and the kids each have a tree in their rooms- it was so fun to do! Cody thought I was crazy, but it was enjoyable as long as the kids kept their hand off everything and taking the ornaments into the other rooms. You know the usual...

3. Although I love animals, I never want my own. I don't need the responsibility and mess and hair and feeling bad if they are left outside while I am gone, etc. So my kids will just have to play with everybody else's dogs and kitties and such. When I lived in Redmond, Cody found puppies in a barn. Who know where the mom went. We kept them for a few days and then had to have the pound come and pick them up. Luckily they were all adopted out, but I cried my eyes out and said "seeeee this is another reason I can't get animals" I become really attached!

4. Me and cooking are not friends! My sister Breanna cooks every night almost. I like to eat when other people make the food- Cody is a fabulous cook- I on the other hand am not. I don't like to cook and if I was a millionaire I would hire one in a heartbeat.

5. I have this habit of pulling my hair to feel the kinky ones- I do it when I am nervous especially I have noticed and then I have to make myself quit it. I also grit my teeth at night. (that explains some of my headaches)

6. I want a Honda Odyssey with DVD and leather! I want to pay cash for it. $30,000 to go! he he