Elf Mischief

Bennett wrote a letter to Santa requesting an elf.

So of course, Santa complied and sent Jingles to keep watch at our house.

I didn't know that elfs could be so mischievous.

We came home from Walmart tonight to find our Christmas tree had been toilet papered, with Jingles holding an empty toilet paper tube.

The kids shrill giggles confirm they love having an elf that is just as naughty as they are.

Here Comes Santa Claus

Why is it you have everything on track and ready for Christmas...think you are ahead of the game...then your kids throw you a curve ball that upsets everything.

All 3 of my children have been begging for Happy Nappers. That is what they want, and that is what Santa better bring if he was to see happy smiling children.

So when we went to visit Santa I was completely thrown for a loop when they all put their orders in for something other than a Happy Napper.

The current requests:

Jemma: A princess doll

Jacks: A robot bug (Hexbug)

Bennett: A Nutcracker

Hmm...Santa might have to do a little readjusting. Especially since he promised them to their face their wish would be granted.

Thanksgiving 2011

No, I did not take any picture of our actual Thanksgiving Feast (either of them). I was too busy trying to consume as much food as possible.


Matt had to work Friday after Thanksgiving so our trip to Idaho was a short whirlwind.

In our small allotted time frame we were able to pack in a little shopping, make Christmas pillow cases for each child, and consume 2 Thanksgiving dinners in.

We packed up and headed home just before all the crazies came out for the Black Friday Deals. (No offense to any who participated, I desperately wanted to join in on the festivities. I personally think Black Friday should become a federal holiday so I will never have to miss another one again due to Matt's job).

However, on second thought, after hearing Michelle had been trampled by a group of teenage boys in the Xbox game section, and Heather was rammed in the rear end by a fast moving cart when she paused to look actually look at something, I think being warm and safe in my bed as I send my sisters out to do my shopping just might be a better option.

Friday night when Matt got home from work we pulled out our Christmas decorations and went to town. (And of course, I did not get the camera out. Oops.)