December Fun

I don't have many pictures from Christmas but here's a cute one of Belley in her Christmas tutu. She was so much fun on Christmas and enjoyed everything she got. Thank you to everyone for spoiling and loving our little girl!

Delainey is in town and we had a birthday party for her. She was a very good host. She kindly thanked everyone for the gifts and then passed out the chocolate cake she made after we sang to her. We don't get to see her much, but boy do we love it when she's around!

Mish Mash Mustache

PLEASE NOTE: 

I'm only posting these pictures out of love. Chris, Rian & Brady are absolutely crazy! They decided to grow a "winter beard" then on Christmas Eve they were to come in all their best mustache glory. Here's what they came up with! Don't kill my guys, I just wanted everyone out there to get in a good laugh like we did. 

P.S. don't do this again - it's not your best look.

sAnTa BaBy!

What age is it when kids are not afraid or embarrassed to sit on Santa's lap? Our culture has painted and maintained this image that "Santa" is a pleasantly plump life size teddy bear. Who, if you're good, will bring you what ever your heart's desire (within reason or within the family budget). All you have to do is sit on his lap, let your parents get that oh so cute picture of you and Old Saint Nick then whisper a few tangible items in his ear. Why is it so hard for our kids to grasp the idea? Isn't it ironic that an entire photo book has been printed of children freaking out while Santa tries to maintain his composure and friendly image?

Mr. & Mrs. Clause came to Grandpa Mitch's house to visit all the grand kids. Either the kids (Isabelle) were terrified or they were completely shy and hesitant to sit with the old man. Eventually Grandpa got on his lap to show everyone how it's done. Maybe we'll have better luck next year!