Magnolia Silos

After the ward Christmas party...we were debating what to do. We went and wandered a local craft show in Burleson. Then we found another craft fair in Fort Worth. Nothing striked us as amazing...and we didn't really want to go home yet. I mentioned in jest the Magnolia Silos...and Patrick jumped all over that. So we took a quick impromptu trip to Waco.

It was way busy...but it was fun! And the kids even had a fun time! AND we found another Santa!! While we were waiting in line for Santa, Patrick & Elliott had fun with a bean bag toss they had set up. The kids did a lot better with this Santa!

Santa gave them a sheet of stickers. I asked Emily later on if she liked Santa...she refused to answer! Elliott gladly told him what he wanted for Christmas...a race car and a race car track!

We then saw this way cute old truck...so I had the kids take a picture in front of that as well.

And then we ended our outing with a trip to Torchy's. YUM!!! So fun there too...and the kids had a good time as well!

Ward Christmas Party

We had a fun time at the ward Christmas party. Emily was super shy of course...and she wouldn't even sit in the chair next to me and instead stood by my side and hugged my arm. Once we got breakfast...she warmed up. Elliott had fun running around with all his friends. After breakfast, Santa came for a visit. Emily refused so Elliott went first with no fear. Emily wasn't a fan...I had to place her on his lap. But she was willing to accept a candy cane from him. After that I took the kids to make a nativity ornament craft. They had a lot of fun with that too.

Princess Crown

Grampy Steve alwalys sends the best cards!!! This year's Emily's Christmas card had a pop out princess crown...that you could decorate with stickers!! She wears it all the time and everywhere. It was the end of the world when it tore. Mom saved the day when I taped it back together....and then all was well in her world.

Love my girly girl!!

Prairie Lights

I'm trying so hard to do a bunch of fun Christmas stuff with the kids. Last year was quite lacking since we were in the middle of a move. And with the baby coming next month...they are going to be quite ignored. Hopefully they'll remember that we did fun things!

So far we've done gingerbread houses, the town's parade of lights/firework show, and the kids christmas shopping for each other. We still need to do Santa, ward party, driving around to see Christmas lights, and baking Christmas cookies.

Tonight for FHE we drove to Grand Prairie to see the Praire Lights. It was a drive-through Christmas park. They did have a spot where you could get out and walk through a forest of lights...but we passed on that this year. The kids loved it!!

I didn't take any pics....except for this one. I was surprised that it actually turned out!

Emily's Friend

Emily found a new friend!!

She's giving him leaves. Such a gentle and fun black lab. Makes me miss our so much!!

Burleson Parade of Lights, Tree Lighting, and Fireworks Show

We had so much fun in downtown Burleson this evening. They had a parade of lights. Afterwards we walked to the city's Christmas tree and saw Santa turn on the lights...followed by a fun firework show. We absolutely love this little town of ours!! The kids absolutely LOVED it all. I asked Elliott if he liked the parade better or the fireworks...his response was "both". 

Pajama Pants

Elliott is growing like a weed!! His school pants we bought in August are starting to get too short. He usually wears boxers too bed...and those are getting way too short. So when I saw that Joann's had their fleece 75% off...I decided it's time to make some pajama pants...and I thought he would have fun picking out the fabric. My favorite is the robot fabric...so cute!! I also made Emily 2 pair...one is is from the monster fabric. I made her try them on during the day so I knew how far to hem...and I apparently tortured her to tears. When Elliott got home, I wanted him to try on his so I knew where to hem them...and Emily was ever so anxious to put on hers too. Of course...that turkey!!