A Little Catch-up!

These posts are a little out of order but I tried! December was a busy month as always. We had our usual Christmas parties and activities to look forward to. One new tradition that we did was setting our shoes out for St. Nicholas. This is a tradition in Josh's family but this is the first year we have done it with our kids. They had lots of fun doing it and it is definitely something that we will do again next year. Christmas stresses me out but I am always sad when it is over. It is the most WONDERFUL time of the year!


Our tree


Cayle trying to put the star on (she chickened out)


Josh putting the star on


Putting out their shoes


I told the kids to go get their shoes and Bo came back with his flip-flops. There is no talking that boy out of anything. They left their letters to Santa in their shoes and if they were good kids this past year, Santa takes their letters and leaves them a small gift.

MaCayle's Letter to Santa:
Dear Santa,
I want a nintendo DS and earings, clothes and doll stuff and books. I have ben good.
Love, MaCayle

Peyton's Letter to Santa (written by himself):
Dear Santa,
Darth Vader, a bike and megatron.

Bowen's Letter to Santa (with help from Mom):
Dear Santa,
I want a light saber, a chess set, a Wall-e toy, and dress-up clothes and a megatron. I've been a good boy this year.
Love, Bowen