Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Elf on the shelf

A sweet Santa friend gave us an elf and book. We have really been enjoying Shermie the elf. Lil loves to read to him every night. Can't wait to see where we find him tomorrow. He is a tricky little elf!

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Christmas Traditions

I can remember baking cookies with my mom all the time growing up. That might be why I love to bake so much. I also remember making homemade ornaments with mom. I am beginning that tradition in our family now. We got our Christmas tree last night. Since we hadn't ad a Christmas tree in several years, our ornament supply is sparse. I could go to the store and buy fancy ornaments or we could make ornaments and memories at the same time.

We had a great time making cinnamon ornaments for our tree. Lils is a natural cookie cutting genius. She knew just what to do!
Our house smelled so good cooking these cinnamon goodies. Can't wait to hang them on the tree once they are cooked and cooled.

Friday, December 9, 2011

Prayers

Lil got ready for bed and decided she would not say prayers tonight. Got into bed and tried every avoidance tactic she knew. Needed juice, then water, then a different blanky. Needless to say I got frustrated. A little while later when I thought she was asleep, I heard her call for me. She was out of bed and sitting on the floor. I got so grumpy with her for getting out of bed. She looked up at me and said, "mama, I need to say prayers!"
How can you be mad at that?

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Hohoho.