Christmas

I just have to laugh at this picture... as you can tell the kids were not feeling to hot and Mom is very tired. On a better note, as usual we were all spoiled for Christmas and besides the kids not feeling well we had a good one.

Christmas Eve

For Christmas Eve this year we went to my parents house for a yummy dinner and treats. We even got a surprise visit from Santa. The kids got to open their Christmas jammies and then it was off to the Schaefermeyers for bed.

Me and Maddie loving on baby Braxton

The kids sampled the cupcakes before the party

Opening Christmas pajamas

Kadens Christmas Program

Today the elementary had their Christmas program and Kadens preschool class sang a song. Or I guess I could say a couple of them sang a song... Kaden wasn't to thrilled about it, he just stood their. Maybe next time he will be more enthused!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Thanksgiving Weekend

For Thanksgiving this year we went to see Molly and John in Washington. When we woke up Thursday morning and looked out the window to a winter wonder land. Kaden and Maddie have never really been in the snow so they were both happy! Richard and John helped the kids build a huge snowman (blogger wont let me upload the picture grrrrrrrr). We went sledding and had snowball fights.
Maddie pushing Ella around
Best Buds!!

Cute little Maddie
This picture....I love it.
On Saturday we decided to take the kids to the Zoo. Kaden and Alice were so excited to see the Hippos and they were not disappointed. Usually the Hippos are not that fun but these ones really put on a show. They got in and out of the water, made funny noises and opened their mouths... It was really entertaining.


After the Hippos Kaden wanted to see the snakes (not what I wanted at all) so Alice asked for the map so she could help Kaden find the snakes. Too cute!!

And whats a trip to the Zoo without a ride on the Carousel?!

That night we went bowling. The kids were loved putting on their bowling shoes and throwing the big balls....



We had so much fun spending time with the Stuarts. Molly and I even went black Friday shopping and got some killer deals. We took the kids to see Tangled and they loved that. The kids had a blast it was an awesome vacation.

What will they think of next?

The other day Kaden and Maddie went outside to play. About ten minutes later I hear Kaden yelling for me to come see. Seriously, What will they think of next?

Impel Clothing

Five years ago I went to a Impel clothing house party and bought camis and cap sleeves. They have been my favorite layering basics by far. I still have them and wear them all the time. And now they are back with even more great products. Check them out on facebook or at impelclothing.com

Halloween 2010

This year we had a lot of Halloween fun. On Monday for FHE we carved pumpkins. They didn't turn out great but I guess what do you expect when you have to little ones thinking they need to do everything. On Friday the elementary school had a carnival so we took the kids to that. They were kind of small for the games but still enjoyed it somewhat. After the carnival they had a little trunk-or- treat but the kids were pretty tired by then so they were not too enthused about it until we got home and they realized they had candy. On Saturday we headed over to Bunkerville to trunk-or-treat with Papa and Grandma Schaefermeyer. Since it was the second round for Kaden and Maddie they both were pretty excited. They got way to much candy, at the end neither one of them could hold their baskets. (Not a good thing...I don't need it around here) . I do have to say that they were the Cutest little Fireman and Ladybug that I have ever seen!! Halloween was fun!

Kaden and Maddie get new beds!!

Lately Maddie has decided that she does not like her crib anymore. Kaden and her share a very small room and so our options have been limited on how to arrange things. We have had a twin on one wall for Kaden, the crib on the other wall and a dresser in between. We tried to have Kaden and Maddie share the twin bed and even had her sleeping on the floor, but that didn't really work out. To make a long story short I started to look for a bunk bed. I was hoping that I could find one for a good deal somewhere because we defiantly don't have the money to by one new. I found one on craigslist that didn't have a very good picture but it came with the mattresses. They wanted $200 which was out of my price range but I decided to call anyway. The man said that it was out of their vacation home and that it really had never been used, He then asked us if we had children and if so that he just wanted to give it to us. WOW!!! Talk about an answer to our prays!! We got it home and set up and just as the man said, it is practically brand new. We are so grateful to them and know that we could not say thank you enough. Kaden and Maddie LOVE their new beds!!