Christmas Morning

Cameron digging in.

Jorie emptying her stocking.

Cameron and Jorie with their new "oven" that they found at the end of the treasure hunt.

Christmas Eve

The kids getting ready for acting out the Nativity.

Our Snowman

Cameron, Jorie and our neighbor next to our snowman we made from the most recent storm.

First Big Snow Storm

My kids were so excited to wake up to snow this morning. They ran around and played in it while I shoveled the walks. Then Cameron went to his friend Max's house and they went sledding. They are sad that it is starting to melt. But I am sure John is glad it is melting. He said it took over 2 hours to get to work this morning. Yuck! These are the days I am reminded how grateful I am that I can just stay home if I want too.

My Big Helper!

Cameron is becoming such a great help around the house. He has learned to make his bed. He likes to make our bed too. I have gotten in trouble a time or two for making it before he has a chance. Today he got the bottle of water and asked for a rag so he could help me clean. He cleaned his bathroom, my bathroom, the basement....
So anyone looking for good help. We might consider letting him do some contract work if the price is right. $$$$

Putting up the Christmas Tree

On Friday, we decided to put up the Christmas tree. The kids and I were so excited.
As soon as I got all of the Christmas totes upstairs I lost some of my enthusiasm.
I found my self saying "Slow down", "one thing at a time", "We have to put the lights on first!"
Oh, the simple joys of childhood.


So much help!

"Look Daddy! I got another one"

All three of us hard at work.

The Original Finished Product.
It has changed design many, MANY times since Friday.