December 2011 - Week 1

I have a feeling December is going to whiz by in the blink of an eye.  I'm going to try and make up for the lack of pictures from last month, we have LOTS going on this month to document!  I did find a couple Thanksgiving pictures on my phone.  Still waiting for pictures from someone else *Mom*.

We had some great snowman making snow in McCall over Thanksgiving.  We are getting excited for our 2nd annual Hawaiin vacation!

 Scott and Stacy opted for a more sophisticated look.

 We got to spend some time with the Brouses (8 hours and they still like us).  After we cut down Christmas trees we watched the game and the kids spent some quality time sledding, coloring, eating and watching Cars 2.  Meredith, Marcus and Taelor...

 and last but not least Delaney Jane.

 After Thanksgiving we got into full Christmas mode.  KK gave the girls a cute nativity set to play with.  And play they do...for hours.  Until Quinn gets bored and starts throwing the wise men.

 This is what a 3 year old that refuses to nap looks like.  Barely alive. 

 I think Quinn is almost crying here because she is wondering why she is dressed like a boy?

We have about 23 Christmas outfits to wear by the 25th!

 'Francis' our Elf on the Shelf magically appeared on December 1st.  Ava Mae was over for a playdate and was quite curious.  Meredith is still wondering why Francis has a tag, but she isn't going to take any chances and NOT believe.

 KK sent us the goods to make gumdrop Christmas trees.  Quinn was not happy to be excluded from the project so she was in charge of handing out gumdrops. 

 Day 5, no naps. 

 These two...are hilarious to say the least.  And almost the same size!

 Look who happened to be at the Pancake House in McCall last weekend?

Meredith requested Marble Tracks (?) and a new computer game (??).  First I have heard of this.

 Delaney requested a Barbie House and a kitchen.  Mind you we already have a play kitchen. Whenasked Delaney proclaimed she wants a new 'cooler kitchen'. 

 Krahs furniture store in McCall has a great window display at Christmas.  We drove into town one night to check it out.  They loved it to say the least.

 Quinn loved the train.  She is smitten with Thomas the Train.  A nice break from Barbies, American Girls and Polly Pockets!

 This is what happens when Dad is outside cutting firewood and Mom is trying to pack up to head home.

Quinn started off on the floor, sneaky kid.