Gingerbread Houses

I am really over doing this whole gingerbread house thing. This year my heart just wasn't in it. I think last year was the same. I let the kids decorate it however they wanted. They had fun, especially since I never let them do that. I let them have at it!

Kelton's 1st house he has made

Our neighbor friends who are also in our ward came over too. Ben had always decorated a house growing up so he had fun and he also had great ideas!

Kaylee and Rusty were in town!

I love this little boy!!

Eating candy of course. One for the house...one for the mouth....

Cirdan was a good roof holder

Finished product. EEK

Rusty and Kaylee's...of course!

All Together Again - and Dressed Up!

After church we took some pictures by the tree.

Jett actually wanted Cannon to sit on his lap for a picture. He thought he was so cool that he was able to hold him. I think it will be very soon and Cannon will be the same size and poor Jetty.

Everything was going well....until they started to tip....Cannon's face says it all. I took the pic and scrambled to help (the reason for the blurry pic).

I found this picture when I was going through them. This is so Jett! He is a crazy little boy. :)

Christmas Fun

We had a lot of Christmas parties to attend this year. One was the annual Xtreme Team white elephant party. Ella also was able to participate. This year was the year of the white elephant parties! We attended 6 white elephant parties! I need to start collecting stuff now for next years W.E. parties. It was funny to see what gifts the kids stole from one another.

Kaiya picking a present

Someone gave some tattoos so the kids were applying them.

The team!

We came home and had movie night. Watched a Christmas movie and ate popcorn and candy.

The Grinch - Dance Recital

The girls had their Christmas dance recital. They did really well! I am so proud to watch my little dancers. Kaiya was really busy (as usual) and was in many dances. Ella had hip hop and ballet. I will have to do another post with pictures from their show.

Kaiya's friend from school came and watched her

Meema and Papa always come to support

Ella was mad because she wanted to see Casey before he left. She was really excited that he came and watched her.

Starley and Ella

Rory and Ella - Friends!

We were brave and took both boys with us. Our nanny/helper came with us to help. Cannon wasn't being good in the beginning so she took him out. Then Jett acted up at the very end (and she took him out). Overall though both boys did really well! It is a long show!

Stuff

Bath time! Look at that wild hair! Love this kid.

Ella and I went to Walgreens before Christmas and they were taking pictures with Mrs. Claus and an elf for the kids. They were giving away free 5x7 pictures but the machine was down and they wanted me to come back to get it. I never did so I am glad I snapped this pic! Ella was excited to go home and tell daddy all about it.

Kaiya brought this self portrait home from school. Looks kind of like her? Ha ha she makes me laugh.

Friends for Life

These 3 are going to be the bestest of buds when they get older!!

Kellen

Cannon and Avery