Tree Time!

 

We finally got our tree this afternoon. All three kids came down with a cold so Ryan picked out the tree on his own and brought it home. We spent the evening decorating the tree

 we made some sugar cookies in the afternoon

 all finished

 here are a few new additions to our ornament collection

Christmas Party

Today was the Marquez family Christmas party. I had to work for a little bit in the morning. I gave Nathan his very first haircut. He looks like such a big boy now. After I was done with work we headed down to Chino Hills. The kids had so much fun playing with their cousins.

 the kids made some picture frame crafts

 the girls wanted nothing to do with meeting Santa so it was only Holden and I for the picture

 playing with cousin Whynter

Arrowhead Fun

We headed up to Lake Arrowhead yesterday for a relaxing night. Everyone had a great time, wish we could have stayed longer

 

 collecting sticks with uncle Petey

 Nay loves hanging out with his cousins

 relaxing and watching a Christmas movie in bed

 building Lego's with auntie DG

 good morning Nate Dogg

 Snowflake even made it up to the cabin

 the kids got to decorate the Christmas tree

 after we got home the kids helped decorate our house

Traditions.....

We have started a new tradition this year called Elf on the Shelf. The "Elf" arrives anytime after Thanksgiving and stays with the family until Christmas Eve. Our Elf arrived on November 30 this year. He brought the kids a new scented pillow and his story book. Holden was the first to discover him and he was sooooo excited. The kids named him Snowflake.....here is a few pictures of Snowflakes arrival.....

 

 Tonight we did our wrapped Christmas book tradition. I put our old fake Christmas tree in Holden's room this year so that is where we are doing our nightly readings

Happy Thanksgiving

We headed up to uncle Mike and auntie DJ's house in Apple Valley for Thanksgiving dinner. The kids had fun playing with all of cousin Nay Nay's toys. We enjoyed a yummy dinner and had a great time being with family!

 he can never take a serious picture

 say say and great grandpa

 all the cousins

 I gave Nay a lime and his faces were hilarious but he kept coming back for more

 Say and Nay

 getting ready for our Thanksgiving dinner