Weekend Pics

At our Ward Christmas party last night, Nina got to be in the 12 Days of Christmas as one of the maids-a-milking. Matt was a Ninja Turtle Dove, but I didn't get a picture of him. He had some nice ninja moves though.

Most people have issues with their younger children being afraid of Santa. Yeah, Howie's 4.

I love their Christmas outfits! Thanks to the Secret Santa who outfitted the boys! And Nina is wearing one of the dresses from Grandma Marshall.

Donovan wanted to play photographer today. Matt and I tried to coordinate our outfits with the kids for church today.

And finally, Donovan felt like everyone would want to see the Corduroy picture he made at school.

Last year's Christmas present

This is what Matt got me for Christmas last year; the whole Willow Tree Nativity set. I LOVE it! Currently on our piano, we have a collection of 5 Nativity sets. Now the pressure is on for Matt to come up with something this year!

While I Was Out

This past weekend all my adult siblings (minus Randell who is in Argentina) ventured back to Reno to see my brother Michael graduate from the University of Nevada. It was a great trip, especially since all the kids stayed home with Matt! We were there long enough to see him graduate, eat lunch at Chevy's, catch one of my dad and Michael's basketball games and one of Nevada's basketball games, oh, and put back together a broken Christmas tree. I don't have any pictures of that trip yet, but maybe an obliging sister will send me some soon. Anyway, Matt held down the fort and all went well. They had fun sledding, playing video games, eating pizza and taking a trip to McDonald's. This is one of Nina's latest activity of choice, hanging out in the fridge. To each her own. And to Matt's credit, the house was clean, the kids were happy (and clean), and this picture happened after I got back Sunday night. Way to go Matt, you're the man.

That left a mark

We're not sure what happened here. Our only witness is our 3 year old niece and she's not talking. But it's always fun to have injury pictures right?

Miss Nina

Nina wore her "coca dots" dress today. She wanted to pose for the camera a little bit. She seems to like to show off her "pretty dresses".

My first cookie exchange

I went to my first cookie exchange yesterday and I thought it was great! I made 10 dozen of my mom's butter cookies and I got a very full tray in return. I didn't remember to take a picture of all the cookies I made before the exchange, but picture that one tray of green cookies times 5 (instead of the 120, I ended up making closer to 200). It was a ton! Matt and I frosted them during a movie. I think I am a fan of cookie exchanges. 10 dozen is a ton to make, but it was fun and I got such a variety of treats.

I elfed my family

I had to copy Jill as soon as I saw her family all elfed out. This is great! What a bummer that there was only room for 4 of us! Enjoy!

Elf this!