Yeah, I know...

Yeah, I know it's December 14th. I know I didn't blog in November. I know I'm behind. But I am done with Christmas-shopping, presents, the dinner everything. Still a little unsure where to buy silly bands, but hoping that the other presents will through the boy off the scent. I am excited for Christmas this year. I am excited for the gift from Santa that will hopefully be a tradition for a while to come. We have The Polar Express book on CD and it seems that we listen to that story everytime we get in the car. I decided to buy one silver bell and put it by itself in a box. I'll slip it under the tree towards the back and when the kids find it and open it- there will lay a silver bell from Santa Claus's sleigh. With a note attached "Always believe in the spirit of Christmas." Mr.C

Genius I know!!! Love it! Love the idea. Thanks Chris van Allsburg. You wrote a great book!

I won't recap November really. It came, it went. My parents came for Thanksgiving which was fabulous. I love family so much. My dear sweet friend moved her family to San Diego. That was hard and came with flowing tears. Both from me and the kids.

But now we have a reason to go to sunny CA.

And November saw a new family member. A very cute, small, family member that we have given the name Sam.

Sam is our Elf on the shelf. This cute guy watches my kids behavior and then flies to the North Pole to tell Santa how they were that day. Then he watches from a new spot. Genius! I love Sam. He has saved many a tantrum and fit throwing since coming. Is there a year round elf? Does anyone know? If there is please tell me so I will purchase him right away. And that's us so far. Oh, and we got, what is in my humble opinion, the most perfect Christmas tree ever! Real, smelly, and full. Love it. Love Christmas!.