This year christmas has been hard for me. I have not really been in the mood to buy or to decorate. I pulled out about 1/4 of my christmas decorations because the kids use all of them at toys and move all the decorations into different spots. I set up the trees and it took me a few days to do so. I still have things I want to set up but have not done so. I took the kids to see Santa last Saturday and this really got me in the mood. I have all my shopping done and wrapped everything this past week. I love watching the kids get so excited for Santa. Emery jumped right up on Santa's lap and was not scared to see him. She told him the one thing she wanted and then told him that if he wanted he could get her a suprise present if he wanted. Stella was so cute she climbed up on his lap and when he asked her what she wanted she looked down at the ground and said in a soft voice that she wanted a big girl doll. I don't think Santa really heard her but he looked at me to see if I understood. It was so cute. This morning we went to see Santa again and Emery asked me what I was going to ask him for and I told her I told Santa to give my gift to Emery and Stella. Emery was worried and said that she would tell Santa the same thing today so that I could get something. This was so precious to see your own child worried about mom and dad. Maybe she is getting what Christmas is all about. I am now so excited for Christmas and can't wait to see the look on my childrens faces, and to be able to teach them more about Christmas and the true meaning.
This is the Christmas card I just sent out I was a little slow this year but I think they turned out. This layout is a little different then the ones I sent out. I love sending cards and receiving cards from others. I am getting excited to spend time with family over the next few weeks. Hope everyone has a great Holiday. 
Stella loves to watch The Grinch. She begs everyday to watch it, so when we ran into the real grinch I had to get a photo. We love you Stella.
This Thanksgiving we went to my moms house and it was so much fun, the kids were great and so excited to see cousins and play. My mom made a great meal and it was fun to relax and enjoy the family. After dinner we all played Rock Band and had a blast. I think I am addicted to Guitar Hero, I loved playing it and could see me get better and better each time. This was my first time playing it and I was not very good. 
My mom cooked the best meal. Right when we sat down to eat Brecken was fussy and wanted to eat so a had to feed in the other room and put him down for a nap. It is so nice my mom has a crib. Then I could enjoy my meal. I know my mom was worried it was not warm enough but it was great. Thanks for the great meal.
My sister Mandy. She is awesome and Guitar Hero. Her husband also rocks!!
Trish my sister made all the kids darling RED hats and they looked so cute. She now sells them and makes several other hats or any style. I truly love them and think she is so talented. GO TRISH!!
Morgan, Stella, Emery, Addison, Emma. Poor Brecken is out number by all the girl cousins. My brother could not make it up this year. He lives in Arizona and has 3 boys. I think in the next few years we will have to force them to come up just to have boys play with Brecken. All these girls is a little overwhelming for him.
