Getting into the Christmas Spirit!

We have been extra busy around here getting into the Christmas spirit!  From shopping to tree trimming, to Christmas partying, to card addressing, to cookie jar making... we have not wasted any time!  It has been really fun this year with 2 little ones, especially a 3 year old who is REALLY getting into this year!  Avery is so excited about everything, especially the "make-up table" that she hopes Santa is bringing her. 

 The girls helped decorate the tree after Thanksgiving

 The end result! 

 We started a new tradition with Elf on the Shelf this year!  Avery named her "Allie the Elf"  We read the book EVERY night and most nights Avery insists on Allie sleeping with her (so, we aren't really following the directions very well... but it's still fun!)

 Ted spent a weekend cutting up a ton of fire wood from an old pecan tree

 Getting ready to go to my work Christmas party... my parents graciously kept the girls over night!

 And the following night... going to Ted's work Christmas party!

 Ted's parents came and stayed with us that night!  Avery and her friend Truett making cookies with Nana.

Grandpa playing with the kids

 Writing letters to Santa

 My niece's Birthday party!

 NaNa, PawPaw and the kids

 Checking out the Christmas lights out at BLORA

The girls really enjoyed it!  I was so proud of Avery, she saw a Nativity scene, and immediately yelled "Jesus!"  I asked her how she knew that, and she said so matter of factly, "I learn about Jesus at church."  Love that my 3 year old already knows Jesus. 

 My Mom's family Christmas

 A jumpy house always makes everything more fun!

 Natalie cruising in the jeep with her cousin Brayden

 Making cookie jars for gifts!  Our little assembly line!

 An adorable sister moment

 Sharing a sleeping bag watching a Christmas movie

So precious... melts my heart!!!  Love these 2 so much, especially when they are this sweet together! 

 

As you can see, we have been busy, busy, busy these past 2 weeks... and this really didn't include everything we have been up to!  haha!  2 weeks to go until Christmas!  Hope you are all in the spirit and hope you remember the Reason for the Season!