Our cartoon-

Several people have asked about our cartoon. My friend Janette Louden, who is an amazing artist did it. I thought that it would be something different for the cards. If this might be something you are interested in next year, let me know and I will get you the information.

Sure love those Christmas cookies

Today we are making Christmas cookies. The list includes requests from everyone. Darren wanted peanut butter kisses (no I didn't put pb on my lips for him to kiss). Rylee wanted peanut butter reindeers. Mason wanted sugar cookies (thanks pillsbury). I wanted to try something different so I picked eggnog snickerdoodles (they are so good btw). Oh yeah, Ayden didn't have an opinion...

HAHAHA

I just want to write this down so i don't forget it....

When you point at a Santa and ask Ayden who he is she says, "Santa, Ha Ha Ha" Instead of HO HO HO. It's too cute...

let it ...stop snowing

Today was a snow day. We got about 10-12 inches since midnight last night. School was cancelled and Darren didn't go to work. Since we don't own a snow blower, it took Darren and I an hour to shovel and then him by himself another 45 minutes. As we were shoveling, I asked him why don't we have a snow blower. He said because he never had one growing up???? HHMMMM? Should I take his Christmas present back and get him a snow blower?

Things that bring me joy--post office online

I am very excited that I just ordered Christmas stamps from the usps.com and it cost a $1 and they bring them to my house!! I don't have to take children out of the car and go stand in line!! YAH POST OFFICE!!!

I am dreaming of a ....

I want to know why in my mind I have this ideal of what Christmas looks like and then reality is so different. In my mind, Darren and I aren't arguing over the Christmas lights. We are all sitting around eating cookies underneath the tree sipping hot chocolate. My perfect scene forgets about who made the hot chocolate and cookies and all the other details. Oh well, I need to let go and focus on the real reason we have Christmas! Maybe if I do that I won't care about the ideal "Christmas".

Christmas with the Tolins

We had a great time with my family this weekend for the Tolin Christmas. It was fun to be together and let the kids open presents and let them run around Mimi and Papa's house. I will post pictures soon....