Gingerbread house!

Today we made a gingerbread house.  The kids had a great time and did a bit better with the decorating part this year, and of course they still enjoyed "sampling" the decorations!  :-)

Work Party

Today we went to my work party.  I think the highlight for the kids was getting to sit on top of this guy!

Arnold Christmas Parade!

Today we enjoyed a local Christmas parade with the entire Arnold clan! We had a great time watching the kids play together and just be goofy!  We managed to get a photo when all the kids lined up, and Grandma make sure Corbyn was part of the group!  :-) 

 Then Grandma was nice enough to give up some time with Corbyn to allow Anna to hold her.  Anna had mentioned to me during the week how she missed Corbyn.  And Lina being silly!  :-)

At the end of the parade Mason, Anna and Olivier were watching as Santa approached.  It was sweet to watch Mason wave as he got closer!

The countdown is on!

Visit with Santa in the Village

Today we took the kids to visit Santa in the Village!  They were very excited to see him arrive and to be the first ones in line.  Anna and Mason ran over to give him a hug!

 And soon Olivier joined!

 They went from the youngest to the oldest, lucky Mason!  He was all smiles!

 He quietly told Santa what was on his list.

 Such a happy boy!

 Next up was Olivier!

 He was very quick to tell Santa what he wanted.

 He was happy to pick out his candy cane.

 Anna was next and was very serious in her conversation with Santa.

 She seemed a bit worried when Santa asked her what she was doing to be good for Mom and Dad.  On top of that they were asked what they were doing to be good for Grandma and Grandpa!

 Happy girl!

 All three with Santa!

 And Grandma and Grandpa got to visit with Santa too!  (We did too, that photo is coming!)

Family Photos November 2014!

Too many wonderful photos that I just have to share!  So much to be thankful for!  (and there are some silly ones of the kids too!)