Christmas 2012....

 

This year we decided to wrap their doors up.  Cael got up and needed to go to the bathroom so he was yelling for us to help him out.  Kensie just snuck through a hole in the side and didn't even seem to notice.  They had bigger things on their mind by that point.  They came right in and started to go through their stockings before opening the gifts from Santa. 

Kensie really never said what she wanted from Santa, but he knew she loved to sing so he left her a Karaoke machine with princess Cd's to go with it.

Cael asked for a bow and was excited to see that Santa granted his wish.  It's sad to think he's growing up and is wanting big boy toys.  He also got a football and a release for his bow.

On our anniversary trip we ate at the Anasazi grill where you cook your steak on these rocks.  When we got home Tenille looked online and was able to order a couple for us to give the guys.  Casey loved it!  I also got him a roulette game,
 Blu Ray player, and a dress coat for church.

He gave me a new laptop!!  Yay I was glad he had got all the million hints I had dropped ;)

Even though it was snowing like crazy Cael couldn't resist shooting his bow.  He only lasted a few minutes and managed to break fletching's off two arrows.  Then a few minutes later he dry fired it (even though his dad had told him about a dozen times not to do so) and pulled the string off.  Ugh, Luckily Casey was able to restring it.  Lesson Learned....I hope!

Cael's Loot

Santa- Compound bow, release, luggage, football, coat, thermals and clothes
Mom and Dad- Disney tickets, shoes, tons of clothes, baseball nightlights, and toystory dinner set
G & G Jarrett- walky talky's, jacket, and clothes
G&G Smith- Baseball net, Mario DS Game, pokemon cards, and clothes
Kaden and Kalee- Teenage Mutan Ninja Turtle movie
Newton's- Cougars hat
Chris & Jakoye- outfit
Chad & Jessica- Angry birds game

Kensie's Loot

Santa- Karaoke Machine, princess cd's, Monster High doll, luggage, thermals, pj's and stocking stuffers
Mom and Dad- Disneyland Ticket, lots of clothes, shoes, brave dinner set, dance tutu's
G&G Jarrett- Hello Kitty camera and clothes
G&G Smith- Loving family motorhome, clothes,  & leapster game
Kaden and Kalee- Taylor swift CD
Newton's- kitty blanket,
Chris & Jakoye- outfit
Chad & Jessica- paperdoll maker set

 

Kensie's Monster High Doll

 

Yes Grandma Vicki was very surprised!

As you can see we had a great Christmas and now we are looking forward to our Disney trip in a couple of weeks.  We had told the kids that our trip was going to be part of their Christmas and they were going to get more "needs" than toys this year.  They were totally fine with that and was excited about our trip.  Well After we had opened our presents that morning Cael was pouting because he didn't have any toys to play with.  I refuse to buy anymore toys to go in the basement and not get played with.  Anyway I know he was tired, but I had to get after him (yes there was lots of yelling) and make him go in his room and think about how lucky he is.  It was hard because he really couldn't play with his bow or football because of the weather, but I will not let him be ungrateful for what he does have.  After our meltdown he apologized and we went on to have a great day.

Christmas Eve 2012....

This year we were lucky enough to have a white Christmas and snow to play in.  We got our neighbor gifts out the day before so we had all of Christmas Eve to play.  The Blackett Boys, Kaitlyn and Abbie joined us for some sledding down to the farm.  Casey pulled us behind the RZR and the snow was perfect.  We had a scare when Cael fell off and ended up caught underneath the one of tubes.  It traumatized Kensie and she was done sledding for the day.  When we got back to the house Grandma Vicki had hot chocolate ready to get the kids warmed up.  We then went home to get ready for our parties.  Chris and Jakoye had their party in the afternoon where we ate too much and then headed down to the farm to then again eat way too much.  Wayne and Connie's family joined us and we had a great night catching up with them.  We had some good laughs before opening our gifts from the pajama elf.  Chad and Jessica got some sexy one piece jammies and the look on their faces was priceless.  Casey was scared he was going to get the same thing but luckily Grandma Vicki was Joking and had a backup pair.  We all got a good laugh and they even put them on for some pics. 

This years neighbor gifts....Suckers and Chex mix

Kensie showing off her kitty hat

 

When we got home Casey read the kids "The Christmas Train" by the prophet and then Kensie set out her milk and "tookies".  She was worried how he was going to come through the fireplace but I reassured her he was magic and would get through.

 

Class Christmas Party....

Today was the last day of school before Christmas break so me and Kensie went to have lunch with Cael before his class party.  During his party we made snow globes, marshmallow Snowmen, played Christmas Bingo, and read a Christmas story while having a donut.  I'm so thankful for  Donni Pay, Mandi Rosenbeck, Patty Luker, Tosha Goodman and Debbie Francom who have been willing to help me with these parties.  They have turned out really fun and I've enjoyed getting to know the kids in Cael's class.

The Polar Express...

 After months of preparation the Second grade performed their Polar Express Program.  Cael had been singing the songs for weeks and I couldn't wait to go see it.  Growing up we had a video of Chad's Christmas program from kindergarten that was always a favorite home video.  Well the morning of the program Cael woke up and said he was dizzy.  I told him to eat his breakfast and lay down for a minute.  He started to feel a little better and said he wanted to go so I sent him out the door.  I then left for work and dropped Kensie off.  Well I had just got to work when the phone rang and sure enough Cael had started to throw-up at school.  I was devastated at the thought of him missing his only Christmas program and when I picked him up it broke my heart to see him in the office still with his Santa hat on.  He started crying and felt bad he had to miss the morning performance they did for the whole school.  I told him we would go home and see if we could get him feeling better for the evening performance.  He came home and slept most of the morning before getting up and having some soup.  I told him if he could keep it down then he could go that night.  Luckily he was able to keep it down and wasn't fevering at the time of the program.  Now to my defense I am totally against people bringing their sick kids out, but he hadn't thrown up for 9 hours and wasn't fevering so I gave in and let him go.  The program turned out so cute and I was glad he was able to be apart.  His favorite song was "Hot Chocolate" and it was the perfect start to Christmas Break.