And like that, we are in the last month of the year.
December 1
The elves are back, and with a new friend, Twinkle Toes!
Went out to eat at Pizza Pie Cafe!
December 2
The elves playing on the stairs.
December 3
The elves brought our tree up, and set it up, sort of haha.
All set up and looking pretty!
December 4
The elves hiding in our shutters.
December 5
The elves drew faces on some oranges. In case you forgot their names, they are, in order:
Robin Sparkles, Mr. Jingles and Twinkle Toes
Late night grocery shopping, and a young girl walked up to me and gave me this rose with this note. It says : "Hey mama, this is for YOU. There is no way to be a perfect mother, but a millions ways to be a good one. You're doing a great job!"
December 6
Went to get Zach up from his nap, and he had some how gotten his shirt off.
The elves hiding in the chandelier.
December 7
The elves brought us a gingerbread house to make together as a family.
Dad got to join in and help!
December 8
Went to Smith and Edwards. Santa and Mrs. Claus were there and Zach was happy to sit on his lap!
The elves came with a treat today!
December 9
The elves are in some chains from a countdown chains.
December 10
Zachary in his new favorite chair and position.
December 11
The elves brought us a snowman...he didn't quite make it back in one piece.
They thought it was hilarious!
December 12
They brought us cookies today! Yum!
Aiden got to make a crown in preschool today. He was so proud of it!
December 13
Looking for the elves. They left a note with a clue of where they could be...
They were found in the freezer.
December 14
The elves were found hanging out in our stockings.
And Mr. Zach just being his cute self!
Bet you can't guess what we got for dinner!
December 15
Took the kids to the aquarium today!
Watched a snake eat a baby chick. Don't worry, the chick wasn't alive when it was given to the snake.
Christmas Cheer at the aquarium.
Dad got to come with us this time too!
The kids favorite part of the aquarium...the toy area.
This turtle is also a favorite to play on.
December 16
The elves brought us a chocolate cake to make.
December 17
The elves made photo copies of themselves last night.
Aiden looking so handsome for his preschool Christmas Program.
He's actually doing the actions this year!
What a cute reindeer!
December 18
The elves brought the kids something...
Letters from Santa Claus!
Dear Aiden,
Merry Christmas! We're very busy here at my workshop. The elves are preparing presents and getting organized for Christmas Day. It's coming very soon and I can't wait to stop by and visit your home.
Today I'm going over my list and checking it twice, and it looks like you have been very nice! Keep up the good work! Listen to your parents, be kind to others, and try your best at school! Have a very merry Christmas!
Santa Claus
Dear Shailee,
Did you know that all of my elves have been talking about you? They were very impressed with what you have accomplished this year! Mrs. Claus and I are very proud of you too!
We've been very busy here at the North Pole, getting the sleigh ready for the big trip. We are looking forward to coming and visiting your house on Christmas Eve with a special present just for you! Thank you for being so good this year. Keep up the good work!
Santa Claus
Just some prep for Zachary's 1st birthday party.
The kids will get glow stick necklaces that they will toss and try to get on one of the horns of the Triceratops!
December 19
The elves playing with gift bows!
The night before, the kids in Shailee's class got to bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal to school to spend the night. This is how they found them.
Playing cards with another bear friend.
It's starting to look a lot more like Christmas around here.
December 20
They elves brought 5 pennies for Shailee and Aiden to put in their piggy banks!
December 21
Zachary's birthday party! Here we have: Dinosaur Nuggets, Zach-A-Saurus Chili.
Volcanoes and things for the Herbivores.
Dinosaur Eggs (peanut M&M's), Dinosaur bones (pretzel sticks) and Dinosaur Claws (bugle chips)...these were for the Sweet-A-Vores.
Drinkasaurus brought water and root beer.
Just some dinosaur friends.
He's so excited!!
Opening presents.
Singing happy birthday and cake time!
Trying it out...but isn't so sure yet.
Top of the birthday cake.
Side of it.
Oh yeah! That's some good stuff!
Monica and Sam!
December 22
The awesome dinosaur blanket my mom made!
Went down to Ila's house for her son, Desmund's birthday party. They had a nerf party and went downstairs to shoot nerf guns.
Sam and Ila.
Me and Sam.
The three of us...just missing Monica.
Caught Zach reading a book. It was so cute!
December 23
Wearing our Christmas best for Sunday church with Nana and Papa.
After church...I have some adorable kids.
The family in our Christmas best.
My mom's side of the family, the Hanson's christmas party. Zach got a car from Santa.
Grandma Hanson sitting on Santa's lap.
My unlce Myrle sat on his lap too.
And of course my mom!
Zach wasn't so sure of Santa this time.
Aiden wouldn't go up and sit on his lap unless I held his hand.
Shailee was a brave girl and sat on his lap...as long as dad went up with her.
December 24
Went to Grandma and Grandpa Williams house for a while to visit and open presents.
Back at Nana and Papa's...the elves left a special delivery for us!
What could it be?
Christmas jammies!
We left a cookie and some milk out for Santa.
Shailee left some notes for him too. This one says,
"Dear Santa: Don't forget the cookies and milk ok. Santa: and its on the stove."
"Dear Santa, I am going to be a sleep when you are here. And thank you for the presents".
The tree all lit up and ready for Santa to come.
Shailee and Aiden got to sleep in the living room by the tree.
Santa made it!
December 25
Christmas morning shenanigans!
Some of Shailee's things she got!
The after math of opening presents.
Finding some treasures in their stockings.
Zachary feel alseep in dad's lap, face down!
December 26
A drawing of our family that Ila made for us!
December 28
Eating at one of our favorite places for dinner, Texas Roadhouse!
December 29
My boys, in matching shirts. Zach's says 'Little Brother (the sequel)' and Aiden's says 'Big Brother (the original)'
December 31
Zach had his one year check up on New Year's Eve. Dad said he did great. His stats are:
Weight: 21 pounds 8 ounces (51%)
Height: 31 inches (86%)
Head Circumference: 18.2 inches (52%)
Our New Year's tradition for the kids. There are times written on the balloons, and at those times they get to pop a balloon. Inside the balloon is something we get to do.
Aiden got the first one (we put the first two out of order).
Make cookies!
Yummy! Can't wait for these to be done!
Second one...
Dinner! Mom and dad got Costa Vida and the kids got Happy Meals from McDonald's.
Next one was to color a New Year's page and do an interview.
Family picture on New Year's Eve. Poor Zach is feeling the effects of the vaccinations.
My name is: Aiden
It is the year: 2018 and I am: 4 years old
Some of the fun things that I did this year were: went to Lagoon, swimming at Eden
Some of the fun things that our family did together were: went on a roadtrip to Vegas, moved to new home
My favorite color is: black, golden, red, blue, green
My favorite movie is: Animal Mechanicals
My favorite book is: Tyrannosaurus Wrecks
I am in: preschool. My teacher's name is: Miss Cinid My favorite subject in school is: making stuff, reading books
My favorite toys and games are: my bat cave
My favorite food is: peanut butter and honey sandwich
Things that I worked hard on this year are: school
My favorite friends to play with is: Sam, Johnny
My goals next year are: finish preschool
My name is: Shailee
It is the year: 2018 and I am: 6 years old
Some of the fun things that I did this year were: see grandparents, going to Lagoon, going to Eden
Some of the fun things that our family did together were: when we went to Vegas, when we listen to Disney music
My favorite color is: purple and blue violet
My favorite movie is: Descendants 2
My favorite book is: Wonder Woman
I am in the: 1st grade. My teacher's name is: Mrs. Smith. My favorite subject in school is: math and art
My favorite toys and games are: candyland, my sequin penguin from Aiden
My favorite food is: quesadilla
Things that I worked hard on this year are: my calendar, school
My favorite friends to play with is: Mikayla and Jaymee
My goals next year are: finish 1st grade
Aiden's coloring page.
Shailee's coloring page.
Just before we put Zach down for the night.
Popping the last balloon.
Make noise and watch a Netflix countdown and bring in the new year.
It was a fantastic year, and we are excited to see what 2019 has in store for us! Love you all, and see you next year!
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