It's snowing!!!!

A few more......

A realized I didn't put all our pics on here.....let me know which one's you guys like the best. I've already chosen our Christmas card one, but I'm having a hard time choosing some to frame.

Yummy treats

I was in full cooking mode today!! Tomorrow at my moms group everyone is bringing different cookies and treats to try. I started out just making one batch of cookies, but then I went a little crazy..and I had two little helpers that were my taste testers. Gracie has to take snack to preschool on Friday so I made some extras. Then on Saturday we head over to Gigi's house to make some more yummy cookies. Monday I head with a friend to another playgroup to make cookies...AND then on Tuesday playgroup is my house so I figured...why not make cookies..so yes we are make sugar cookies with the kids. AHHH!! Good thing I've been going to my step aerobics class, i'm going to need it these next few weeks!!!! And yes, that is my kitchen in the last pictures, what a mess!!!

Mommy and me class

Ever since Gracie was born i've been signing her up for classes. Being the firstborn I couldn't wait to have her join everything. When Charlie was born i'd just drag him along to all of her things. Then I realized that he might actually like to do something on his own with mommy. So i found this great class at the YMCA. The kids get to run around and basically go crazy in the gymnastics area. There is everything you could thing of for a kid his age to do. He LOVES it!! As soon as we get in the YMCA he starts jumping up and down. And I love getting to spend some time just with him. I took my camera today since it's the last class until January, but I only got one good shot before my batteries died.

Playgroup

A group of us decided to try out the bounce house...i've seen these places popping up everywhere. It's a little expensive...but my kids loved it, and Charlie was free, so it was worth it. They get to play for a little over an hour and I don't think either one stopped moving. They all especially loved the slide. Afterwards we drug all the kids to a yummy lunch at Steak and Shake. Then we headed home and all took a nap..ya even mommy rested for a bit.:)

A busy few days....

This holiday season had brought us much joy and there is a newness to it as we experience it in our new town. It's been fun watching how our town decorates and all the little festivities they have going on. And like any year we are BUSY....I am really trying to enjoy Christmas this year...but it seems like the running around never ends. But all in all...we are having a blast. Gracie went to a friends 5th birthday party. WOW! Birthdays really are a big deal when you are a kid. Gracie already has hers all planned out even though she turned four only three months ago. We had a great time getting together with Wade's family on Saturday even though Mizzou lost. Gracie and Charlie made a Christmas chain with their Grandmas. Charlie is in awe of Baby Jesus. Any manger scene or anything that has the baby Jesus in it causes him to stop and just stare. He reminds me to do the same. To slow down this holiday season and remember who and what we are really celebrating. It's not the presents, the tree, or the lights, although all of that is so much fun. It's all about a little baby born in a manager destined to die on a cross for you and me. Happy Holidays!!!! Gracie and the birthday girl The kids helped Daddy put the lights up outside and they were so excited when he turned them on, they remind me as soon as it gets dark to turn them all on. Well we had a blast all getting together for the big game...unfortunately Mizzou didn't do too well in the second half and they lost the game...bummer...maybe next year!