Saturday, December 24, 2011

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

TOT

Ten on Tuesday..

1. We are in full on Holiday mode here. The kids are loving all the seasonal magic and every day is embraced in the joyous spirit.  Each morning Makenna Claire searches for Marty our Elf, and then helps Rylan discover where he has flown to.  She talks to him (but knows she can't touch him in fear of losing his magic) and tells him her secrets.  And when Rylan is doing something he isn't supposed to, Makenna is quick to tell him that Marty is watching him.  Ha ha...He's quite the buddy of the month.

2. Second up is the big ol' man himself...Santa Clause, whom we paid a visit to on Saturday morning. Mankenna had quite the extensive conversation with Santa.  "What were you talking about to Santa?"  I asked.  "I can't tell you..it's a secret!!!  You have to wait until Christmas morning when you see what he brings me."  ((Good thing mom and dad were within ear shot for all her Santa visits......two cats, two dogs.  Yep, that is still all she wants.))



3. Throughout the day you will hear MC sing all her preschool winter songs.  Morning, noon and night..."Dreidel..dreidel..dreidel...............  Icy toes, chilly nose, wintertime is here.......Jingle bells, jingle bells..."  She must practice, after all.  She can't wait for her winter performance and would like to invite everyone she knows..literally!  This little girl knows she will have the stage so come one, come all...

4. Last Saturday night, on a spur of the moment, we told the kids to get their Christmas pajamas and that we had a surprise for them.  Their ears perked up with anticipation but not sure if it was a good thing since it was clearly bed time.  Adorning their jams, we headed to the car and took off for hot chocolate and drove around looking at house lights.  Such an little thing but we had soo much fun!! Magic.
photo taken moments after telling them what we were about to do!

5. We are certainly enjoying our Christmas book collection much more this year.  Opening and reading a book each morning has turned out to be a wonderful ritual.  During the day, the kids can be spotted looking through the pages once again.  Come Dec. 26 when Marty has flown back to the North Pole and the book presents are done, they will be in withdrawal.  Although then we'll be making room for those new feline and canine friends, so all will be forgotten.

6.  Oopps..in my lack of blogging lately I forgot to post about our books.  On December 1st, Marty our elf joined our family and he and Santa brought a special stack of presents with a note.



7. Ok..now that's better.

8. Our little family just booked a photo session with the famous Erin Cobb.  WEEEEE..... To say I am thrilled beyond words and so excited, is an understatement.  I have been a huge follower of her career and have learned a lot from her as well.. I can't wait to meet her in person and see her magic first hand.  Images that will adorn our walls for many years, I am sure. Definitely an early birthday present for me.  I will need or want nothing else...

9. Our Christmas card is about to be put in the mail and there is an extra special treat inside!  We couldn't just send out a generic card, now could we???

10. I'm writing this post all the while eating trail mix straight out of a fresh bag and it reminds of being a kid, eating lucky charms.  Ooopss..good thing it's a big bag and I can just toss it up to hide the evidence. (Scott don't read #10..ok? ok. )

night. xoK

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Ten on Tuesday

1. Yes it's been a bit since I have blogged and the first week of December is almost history.  We have been busy with everyday life and dealing with sicknesses (all of us have fallen, and currently Rylan is battling although the cough from 2/4 family members still resignates in our home..).  We had a wonderfully happy and joyous Thanksgiving and now the seasonal bright lights glimmer and shine throughout our home.  The gingerbread train is made, packages are wrapped and Frosty the Snowman movie is a frequent visitor on our TV screen. So although life has it's ups and downs, it is still very much good.

2. Makenna Claire is all about the countdown to the big Christma Day and wakes up eagerly every morning to see where Marty, our little spy elf has landed (Does an elf live on your shelf?).  She opens her daily present (a Christmas book) and adjusts the advent calendar.  Then our morning can begin.  The magic..that IS what it is all about.

3. We are going to register MC for kindergarten this week.  Really? It can't be time already.. I am so not ready for this...

4. Makenna Claire's Santa wish list has been consistent for the last month.  Two dogs, and two cats. Pretend ones that is, and very thankfully!  I guess having a real dog to care for and Nana's pups and kitties aren't enough for this animal loving, caring little girl.  Good thing Santa has already wrapped this and put it in his sleigh for delivery.

5. His sister is growing up and so is this little guy.  They both have very independent, self driven spirits.

6.  Meet Ned.. he is the newest member of our house thanks to the wonderfully creative gift giving friends, The Bogges. A Muppet WhatNot, hand selected and developed by Scott himself, Ned is thoroughly enjoying the craziness of our household and comes out for many special appearances.



7. Have you seen The new Muppets movie yet?  We have, and Ned joined us too.  (Very cute and good movie BTW)



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9. This is too cute not to share.  I am one lucky momma!  ( it is taped during our nighttime lullabies so the video is dark)


10. We hope you are enjoying  all the magic the month of December holds.  Be back soon! xo, K


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