Actually it will probably be tomorrow. I HAVE to finish decorating my tree tonight. We're supposed to be at a Christmas party but I talked DH out of it because I was too pooped to go. If I hang out on the computer all night he's going to freak.KMH1 said:Thanks!
Got that speech ready? Looks like tonight's the night!
Amy
tinker1bell said:
julia & nicks mom said:
tinker1bell said:
oops!!
- we had a $2 coupon which we forgot - big deal - until we are in line and I say - I don't have my purse - do you have $10 - DH says I am sure I do - we were able to scrounge up $9.63 
suddenly the $2 was a big deal -
julia & nicks mom said:
julia & nicks mom said:Amy and Kevin - I was at the mall around 4:30 today - had to get the toys at TDS buy one fet one free - I spent $70
so driving around and looking at Christmas lights seemed like a great idea -
we started with dinner at BW3's - it iwas delightful until I looked over at where Julia was playing and she was gone - we were at the section above the bar and it was seperated by a platform high step and a railing - hanging from the railing was a banner - that must have looked like a wall to my DD - who leaned on it and promptly fell into the bar - hitting her head - she sobbed for a good long while but thankfully no bump and she was coherent
the ladies on the other side of the bar were freaked out about it - once Julia calmed down she went to thank them for helping her - for some reason one of them felt the need to replay the scene for me - describing in detail the sound Julia's head made hitting the ground - ugh!!
we then headed to one of the park's holiday in lights - thought about crashing Amy and Kevin's house
after spending 20 minutes waiting to get to the gate and still not being able to see it - we decided to bail -after all - we didn't know how they would react to our sob story about forgetting the coupon and being short 37 cents
once we left - we drove around and had fun talking and listening to the radio - so it turned out okay despite a few speed bumps
I told DH we really need to head to the west side of town though - the east siders can't even begin to compete - I told him I will not rest until we find a house with santa and all 8 reindeer on the roof, a natvity scene, a blow up snowglobe and a grinch with 1000's of lights - and a train for Nick - then my Chirstmas light viewing will be complete
he was so excited when we found in our neighborhood a house missing only the nativity scene to complete my mission -
julia & nicks mom said:Amy and Kevin - I was at the mall around 4:30 today - had to get the toys at TDS buy one fet one free - I spent $70
so driving around and looking at Christmas lights seemed like a great idea -
we started with dinner at BW3's - it iwas delightful until I looked over at where Julia was playing and she was gone - we were at the section above the bar and it was seperated by a platform high step and a railing - hanging from the railing was a banner - that must have looked like a wall to my DD - who leaned on it and promptly fell into the bar - hitting her head - she sobbed for a good long while but thankfully no bump and she was coherent
the ladies on the other side of the bar were freaked out about it - once Julia calmed down she went to thank them for helping her - for some reason one of them felt the need to replay the scene for me - describing in detail the sound Julia's head made hitting the ground - ugh!!
we then headed to one of the park's holiday in lights - thought about crashing Amy and Kevin's house
after spending 20 minutes waiting to get to the gate and still not being able to see it - we decided to bail -after all - we didn't know how they would react to our sob story about forgetting the coupon and being short 37 cents
once we left - we drove around and had fun talking and listening to the radio - so it turned out okay despite a few speed bumps
I told DH we really need to head to the west side of town though - the east siders can't even begin to compete - I told him I will not rest until we find a house with santa and all 8 reindeer on the roof, a natvity scene, a blow up snowglobe and a grinch with 1000's of lights - and a train for Nick - then my Chirstmas light viewing will be complete
he was so excited when we found in our neighborhood a house missing only the nativity scene to complete my mission -
KMH1 said:Did she really say wrapping presents?!?! Yeah, right. She's sound asleep snoring on the futon behind me. What, does she think she's two months pregnant or something?
Anyway, here's how we spent our morning.
It was our community breakfast with Santa. Alyssa couldn't wait to see Santa. And who knew that Mrs. Claus was a member of our church?I'm sure that she will be very glad I got her in such a candid expression.
-- Kevin
KMH1 said:Before Amy went to bed, however, I was instructed to share pictures of our Disney tree. Unfortunately, I couldn't seem to get a good focus on the "full tree" shots I took, so I'll take you on a tour of the tree and give you one out-of-focus shot of the whole thing. Let's start at the top:
And now, the middle (my only non-flash shot that turned out in focus despite taking the time to set up the tripod, oh, well, try again later):
The bottom:
And the whole tree:
That's one tree complete, another tree to set up this weekend. And then, maybe we can start putting out the rest of our Christmas decor. It's all staying out through the end of January this year since it went up so late!
Now, I think I will join Amy in a little afternoon nap. Although, Alyssa will probably be interrupting both of us in a very short time. I think we're headed out to the mall for a second Santa sighting this afternoon.
--Kevin
tink2020 said:Hey guys! Keep on keepin' it slow tonight, PLEEEEEEASE?!
Our "Disney Dinner" was a lot of fun. Hopefully some day I can post pictures and a pre-trip report or something about it.
Cassi literally didn't believe we were flying for a few solid minutes. She just thought I printed her out a small version of a shirt design or something (which it was) and that was it. My mom was like, "Aren't you excited?!" And she said, hesitantly, "Yeah" (with this goofy smile). When we finally convinced her she was really flying, she couldn't stop bouncing around all night!
We played the wonderful world of music game with no incorrect cards, by the way
I'm EXHAUSTED, and have a long day with church and studying tomorrow. I'll try to post more details, etc, but it may be after the trip
Goodnight!
That's a BOYS POTTY!!!!!!!!!
