Tis the season.

Thanks for these adorable leg warmers mom!! Obviously Shelby is a huge fan. 

This little one

Mac doesn't like to do anything I say. However, he really likes to do everything that his train says. So basically I walk around the house all day changing my voice to sound like a train ? In order to get him to do things (like pee on the potty).

So strange! 

Gingerbread train

The girls and Mac were so excited to put together this train... Until they realized it was gross!  I guess I told them too many times about the gingerbread houses I used to make with my mom growing up. And they remember the gingerbread boys that grandma Mingo always made for us to decorate each year.  

This picture below is ryann expressing her disappointment b

Santa train

This year we were able to go with the family on the Santa train. It was so much fun. Mac had a blast until it got dark and he couldn't see much anymore. Rich has a bunch of way better pictures. So I will get those and post them later.  

3rd ward Christmas party

Shelby isn't a fan of the flash. 

The kids had all the time in the world with Santa because there were only about 10 kids at the party and somehow I couldn't get a decent picture of any of them. 

The most important thing is that they had fun, right? Cara asked for Legos. Ryann asked for shopkins. Mac asked for Thomas. Shelby was just cute. 

Newest family member

Welcome to the family! We are still working on a name, but for free it can't be beat. 

The man giving it to us wanted me to see it first because he was afraid I wouldn't want it because of a couple scratches and watermarks. Rich made sure to tell him that we have 4 kids. We are very happy and don't want a super nice one because it wouldn't stay nice for long!!

Christmas decorations

I have been running out of steam lately. So much on my plate but really I am cutting back. I promise. Until I start work on the 21st. Crossing my fingers that I actually get to start this time!

Anyway, nothing some sleep can't fix! But here is rich with our too tall Christmas tree!!

Shelby is also joining in with the holiday spirit. 

And every time I see this tree I laugh and smile and even sometimes tear up because I am reminded of my perfectly imperfect little life and family that my heavenly father has blessed me with. 

I show Shelby

Mac is trying to teach Shelby new things everyday. Like how to use a pacifier. He then proceeded to put one in my mouth. 

Pictures with Santa

There was a Christmas tree lighting celebration at the local hospital. The kids got cookies and milk and asked Santa for  shopkins. 

These cute kids were very patient until the end when Mac had an epic meltdown. Turns out he left his Thomas the train toy there. Good thing he has a whole lot more. 

Dancing

I always find Cara dancing around random places with Shelby. It is pretty cute