We had so much fun decorating this year. The kids were so excited about everything we pulled out of the boxes, and they were even really into seeing what each ornament was. It was neat to be able to show Cole his ornaments so far and to show him some from when Murray and I were little. Cole liked finding the perfect spot on the tree from them, and Jordan had fun taking them off…
Cole got to put the star on top and then Jordan had to have a turn too.
One of the best parts has been watching how into the nativity scene they are. They both really love playing with it, and Cole will make you lay on your belly in front of it so he can show you the whole story. I love it.
No surprise, but they have really enjoyed reading all our Christmas books too.
The night we decorated everything, we ate Christmas cookies and watched the Elf on the Shelf movie.
And then guess who showed up? Our elf!!! Cole named him Jake, and he has been showing up in different places every morning. Cole and Jordan both get really excited when they find him.
Jordan really enjoyed her hot chocolate!
Jordan talking about Santa…
Our finished living room. I love Christmas decorations!
The other thing that Cole and Jordan look forward to in the mornings is opening the 12 days of Christmas gift. Mimi (Murray’s mom) gave them 12 presents to open up each morning leading up to Christmas so everyday they get a new book. Most have been Christmas books which they love, but some have just been other fun books. Every time Cole wakes up (from naptime or bedtime), he asks me “Is it a new day now?”
When we were younger we had a Rudolph that sang the song and walked around. We have one now (it doesn’t walk around though), and it is Jordan’s very favorite thing. She even shared her bottle with it.
I have really enjoyed dressing them cute this year too. Jordan literally has had a different outfit for like every day of December thanks to her adoring grandmas, and we have made the most of them!
Excited about singing Rudolph again…
My sweet, funny boy! Love him!
Murray and I got to got to a Tacky Christmas Party with others from our class at church. Here is a picture of us… Murray of course had to make the picture even tackier than it already would have been!
The kids have really enjoyed our tacky headgear…
Cole singing Jingle Bells and Rudolph…
If pre-Christmas is this fun, I can’t wait for Christmas morning!!!
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