Wednesday, December 31, 2014

December's Favorite Things

1. an early mornin' game of tic-tac-toe on the bathroom mirror
2. homemade masks
 
3. sad puppies
4. happy girls

5. new cookbooks
6. the art of video games

7. homeroom mom craftiness
8. bestfriend sleepovers

9. pretty girlies
10. glow party djs
 
11. I see you
12. gymnastic meetings in the stairwell
 
13. Christmas card from beyonce - nbd
14. I really do

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Santa Came!

and it was glorious.
 
 

 
 

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas...

from our family to yours
 


Wednesday, December 24, 2014

I think we're ready...

 
Christmas cookies were made...

 
and subsequently eaten by Lainey. (Hope you like peppermints, Santa!)

 
Santa videos were watched...
 
 
 
and he was tracked.
 
Kiddos were put to bed in warm cozy jammies and Twas the Night Before Christmas was read.


 
I think we're ready, Santa ♥

Elf on the Shelf: Elfabit Victor Week 4 2014

 
 
 
eating our gingerbread house

 
potty break

 
candy cane scavenger hunt

 
turning our milk green

 
annual email to santa
 
More Elf on the Shelf shenanigans here.

Monday, December 22, 2014

Christmas Preparations

Christmas season is in full swing for us. Besides our Christmas countdown events and elf shenanigans, we've had parties and community events and family time like...
 
Flint Holiday Walk
 
and Swartz Creek Firemen's Christmas parade.
 
Classroom tree trimming parties

 
and shopping at the school's Santa's Secret Workshop
 
and classroom Christmas parties.

Girl Scouts had a holiday party
 
and so did dance.
 
We went to all three of Home Depot Christmas workshops where kids made gifts for their teachers, their moms, and their dads. 
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And we spent time precious time with cherished family.

Cocoa was consumed
 
and our holiday puzzle was completed.
 
AND THERE'S STILL TWO MORE DAYS TO GO!
Love, love, love.

Friday, December 19, 2014

Elf on the Shelf: Elfabit Victor Week 3 2014

 
Keeping a close eye on the kids.
 
 
Tee pee'ing the Christmas tree.

 
Hiding in the Christmas decorations.
 
 
Playing air hockey with Elsa.
 
 
Counting down the days.
 
 
Channeling Tarzan.

 
Walking Barbie's pets.
 
More Elf on the Shelf shenanigans here.