Christmas 08

Christmas morning was calm. We all got to sleep until 7:00. I got my coffee and then Tristan came out of his room. As he walked down the hall, squinting from the bright light, I said look Tristan, Santa came. He said oh yeah. His looked so happy and surprised. Here he is with his hot cocoa yelling "Merry Christmas"


Shortly after, Brayden woke up. He was pretty happy & surprised too.



Here are some Christmas present moments....

A Wonderful Family

Christmas was very nice. I was afraid with limited funds, that Christmas may not be as exciting for my boys. But not true at all. My parents provided some lovely gifts that they all got to enjoy. We then went to my brother and sister in-laws for presents and dinner there too. My sister in-law did so much for my boys. More than I can thank her for.
I was touched by everything she gave us. But one thing that got me was she made those no-sew blankets for all three boys. Not small ones either. They will be able to use them for years to come.

Here is Brayden's



Here is Jayden's




Here is Tristan's

Homemade Christmas Cards

Things are really tight this year. So I made some easy, no skill needed Christmas card. I found these instructions HERE. Very simple, and fun!

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

Wow! We are getting hit with snow tonight. I came over to my mom's house yesterday to do a cookie bake with her and my aunt. Well the drive to her house, which is only 10 min on good weather, got me all nerved up that I decided to stay the night and leave in the morning. The weather man said the Big Storm won't start until around 10:00am the next day. So I figure I had time to leave my mom's house in the morning. Well at 8:00am this morning, it started flurring. Plus the road were still messy from yesterday's snow. So, I'm staying the night again. My mom and I brought my 2 older boys out to play in the snow. They had a ball. I did too. After we got down playing in the snow, we came in and had some homemade hot chocolate. Mmmm, memories.

Christmas Tours Of Our Homes 2008

I joined the Christmas Tours of our Homes 2008, & Kimba's Open House Party.
Don't really have a lot up, but wanted to share anyway...

My End Table



My Santa & Elf Clothes Line





My Criss Cross In Living Room



My Criss Cross In The Kitchen



My Hallway Of Lights

Yahoo Best Answer

Wow! I am very honored to get a yahoo best answer on Yahoo Answers. I've got them before with just everyday questions, but this one is a treat for me. It was about Christmas trees, and making them more decorative. My tree still needs a lot of help. But because of the doves, it got reconition. I hope to add more next year. Some one suggested squirrels, nuts, you know more woodland creatures. I've never had a theme before, but it looks like I'm leaning to a Nature Theme.

Here is the question link:
My xmas tree needs a makeover. see pic?

Fruit Loop Garland

My son and I did this. He had fun, and snacked as we put it together.
All you need is some Fruit Loops, Scissors, Tape, and Yarn.


First cut a string to any length you want.
Then place a piece of tape at one of the ends of the string. This will be used to thread the fruit loops on. Don't put to much on it, just enough so the loop will slide on.


Knot an anchor at the other end of the string with a fruit loop.


Now thread the fruit loops on the string...to whatever length you want.




Here is the finish project..

My boys, Grandma and Cousin Robbie

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Office Party

Here is me and my boys and Grandma!

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Tristan Singing The Twelve Day's Of Christmas

A Snowball Fight!

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This is Tristan and his cousin Gabbi vs Uncle Alan, Aunt Shannon and brother Brayden!

Make Your Own Wrapping Paper

Make Your Own Wrapping Paper

What you'll need:

Butcher Paper
Sponges
Scissors
Tempera Paint

Instructions:
Cut a regular kitchen sponge to shape into some simple shape such as a star, holly leaf, berry, etc. Pour paint onto saucer or other flat item. Spread butcher paper out on the flat surface. Dip sponge in paint, making sure to cover entire surface and sponge off excess. Stamp sponge 2-4 times over surface of paper. Reapply paint and repeat. You can sprinkle glitter over the wet painted paper as well to give it a sparkling effect.

My Dancing Elves

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My Christmas Tree Is Up!

Finally, it took me 3 days to get my tree up. Of course I was sick one of those days, so I couldn't do to much. Not to extravagant but, I like it. I did do the doves like I mention earlier this year. Looks neat. Here are some pictures.