Family pictures November 2015

I forgot to post the family pictures we had taken. It was pretty last minute when a friend posted on Facebook about having a cancellation for the next day. At 10 o'clock at night we were set for pictures at 11 the next morning. Talk about nerve wracking trying to coordinate 5 peoples clothes. I think they turned out great.

I love my family! 

Legos and Christmas Decor

The kids were so excited to get another Christmas Lego set from their elf Buddy. They do have a pretty spectacular elf that has given them a new Christmas Lego set each year. Needless to say its their favorite part to put up when its time to decorate for Christmas.

The 2015 set

Building previous years Lego sets.

I totally spaced it and didn't get pictures of all of our Christmas decor. We love Christmas! 

Pictures with Santa

Our HOA had a cookies with Santa at a park in the neighborhood in the beginning of December. 

One day we had only the girls with us and they brought up how not all the kids at school believe in Santa Claus. Maeley said that most of the kids in her class don't believe. Zoe said one kid in her class doesn't believe.  Maeley goes on to say that her friend believes that there once was a Santa that's why he's referred to as Old Saint Nick but how he died. Maeley tells her that that's true, but there was a Mrs. Claus and they would have had kids so the Santa today is Santa Jr Jr Jr Jr.....and on and on. So I turned to her and said so it's like a family business. She said Yes! I love her perspective.  Clearly Santa Claus is still a big part of their Christmas.

Thanksgiving

My side of the family got together for our Thanksgiving meal the Sunday before. We are missing Marie and Tyler's families and Boston

My parents

On Thanksgiving Day I ran a 5K in Fountain Hills for the second year. 

Derek and the kids got donuts and hot chocolate to eat while I ran.

Kim, Colin and I 

Laurel was in their parade afterwards so we stayed for that. 

We came home and got ready then headed to Derek's families house for about an hour to see some family members in town. After that we hung out at home together. The kids spent the night at my parents house so Derek and I could do some shopping together. It was a great Thanksgiving week. 

Halloween

Chase as Indiana Jones

Zoe as The Boulder

As in the boulder from the Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark

She came up with that one on her own after hearing Chase wanted to be Indian Jones.

Maeley a witch (year 2)

Chase loved his costume

So did Zoe! 

I saw this sweater at Target a few days before Halloween. If you know me well you know this fits my personality perfectly. Funny how later I read an article that it offended people. People get offended way too easily these days. I love Christmas. I was waiting for Halloween to end so I could decorate my house for Christmas. 

Family birthday party

The day after Maeley's friend party we had a family birthday party. 

Zoe was thrilled the cake had purple frosting this time.

Having the girls birthdays days before Halloween is intense. Too much sugar! 

These girls love everything American Girl doll and play with their dolls often. 

Lego's are always a hit as well.

They were spoiled by family as well! 

A couple days later was Zoe's actual birthday so she finally got to open her gifts from mom and dad.

I love her excitement! She truly loves anything you get her.

What Zoe loves these days:

her doll Kit

school

Lego's

singing

friends