80 more days!

tell me I'm not the only one counting down the days until Christmas!?!

family.
traditions.
presents.
kids.
Christmas tree.
photos.
chaos.
and most importantly.....ROCA BARS!


okay - that's not the most important - but I can already taste them! lol

my kids are SO excited (because ya'll know that I'm not! lol) about Christmas in Washington and they are asking questions DAILY! Mostly Hailee - Braden just enjoys all the answers.

1. "Will Santa find us at Grandpa's house?"
yes, we'll give him directions when we see him at the mall.

2. "Does Grandpa know to keep the fireplace cool so Santa won't burn his butt?"
yes dear, Grandpa has done this before.

3. "Does Grandma know about cookies, milk, and celery?"
yes, we can give Santa some of Grandma's GOOD cookies this year and he'll be glad he followed the directions we gave him at the mall.

4. "Will Uncle Tyler remember that I like to play with him?"
I'm sure it'll come back to him rather quickly.

5. "Is Uncle Tyler going to get married, too?"
Not yet. someday.
"darn"

6. "Do we get extra presents for not being at home?"
why would you get extra?
"because when I'm at someone else's house I have to be on my super best behavior and that's extra work"
...smart thinking I say...

7. "Can we go now instead of waiting until December?"
no
"fine. but I'd rather go now"

8. "will Baby Addie like to play with me and Braden?"
she'll be little, but if you're nice she'll like it.

9. "can baby Addie sleep with me?"
no dear, you'll roll over on her and that would be bad.

10. "I can't wait to see all my family, mommy. I love them and miss them."
me, too, baby......me, too.



there you go - thoughts from a 7 3/4 year old!!!!


(and we're trying to psych her up about lutefisk - no promises - but she thinks a clear jello might be cool! lol)