ICE!

We always go to the Gaylord during the Christmas season to look at the decorations, but this year was our first year to do ICE! I wanted to wait until the kids were old enough to enjoy it and not be miserable. We weren't sure what to expect but we ended up loving it! I for sure want to make it a yearly tradition. The theme this year was Frosty the snowman which was perfect because the kids had just watched the movie.

 

December

Pre church photo op!

Technically I only have two kids, but let's face it... Bryan is the biggest kid of all. 

Kade got hurt at school so Ella was taking care of him at home. Several blankets and some plastic ice cream was just what he needed! 

Flat Stanley made a stop in Kade's class, K was hurt and didn't want his pic but E joined in! 

FM and MC were sledding down the bannister the other day! 

Princess down.

This was on my Timehop the other day... The best/worst Santa pic ever! 

Air Force Two

The day after Thanksgiving we had an amazing opportunity to go tour the Vice President's plane, Air Force Two. It was so awesome and definitely something Bryan and I will remember forever. We are so thankful that friends invited us along! 

Kade in front of the plane! 

I think this was Kade's first time in the cockpit of a plane. He looooooves planes and thought this was so neat. He couldn't get over all the controls and buttons!

Kade sitting in the VP's chair! 

The kiddos sitting on the VP's couch! 

Fruity McNooty and Merry Cupcake

The Friday after Thanksgiving our elf, Fruity McNooty, arrived! And this year he brought a friend! Like always, our doorbell rang and when the kids went to answer they found their elves. We gathered everything up and brought it inside. The elves brought the kids some new pj's and some popcorn and candy sent directly from Santa Claus himself. We sat down to read the story of the Elf on the Shelf and were reminded of all the rules, number one being do not touch the elf! The kiddos showered and got their new jammies on and then snuggled up to watch the Elf on the Shelf. After all was said and done it was time for Ella to name her elf. We already had Fruity McNooty, which Kade named last year, so she had full control over naming the girl elf. After A LOT of thought she told us she wanted Merry Cupcake. I think it's just perfect! 

Who is at the door?! 

Kade yelled "oh my goodness, look!!" 

The elves got a little crazy that night and decorated the tree with the kids undies!