Shaken, Not Stirred, With a Twist of Pixie Dust! A Food and Wine Trip!NEW! Pgs.75,76

[Charleston Princess]

Well, Haddon and Ingrid arrived Monday night. They are always worn out from traveling all the way from the North Pole, so they just collapsed on the kitchen table. The kids were so happy to see them again.

Tuesday night, they were still pretty tired, so they played cards with a pack of Santa cards they brought.

Wednesday night, they got into some Christmas M&Ms and spelled their names out. Ingrid apparently was hungry and could not help eating a piece of her D. Haddon was able to control his urges much better.

Thursday night, they decided to try bungee jumping off the fireplace mantel using my new Believe sign ($5 at Walmart ) as an anchor. Once down, they weren't really sure how to get back up.

Last night they tried their hands at a bit of Christmas decorating of their own. They had a wreath and all the decorations for it set up on one of the playroom chairs. Clearly they got distracted and ended up sticking bows on each other. The kids will have to help them finish it.

Well, it is snowing outside, so I am off to wake up Connor so he doesn't miss our rare snowflakes.

 

[jenjolt]

First of you...you...sneaky ENABLER....thanks Jackie..now I have to have 8 gift cards yes 8 gift cards for my trip to January...when I get the bill...Prince P is coming to talk to you LOL...between you and Leslie I may have to cut up my CC LOL

SNOW IN GEORGIA...say it isn't so LOL!!!!! Hope the kids enjoy the rare event and you too...cookie making sounds like a lot of fun can I drive up and join you today LOL!! Oh wait a minute...there is some pesky game being played up in your area today....never mind traffic is going to be a nightmare...just save me one LOL!!!

LOVE THE ELVES...oh what fun trouble they get into...I'm still laughing at the bungee jumping from the mantle...where do they get these ideas and lets hope Nobby's not paying attention Awwww....love how they spelled their names and the wreath...can't wait to see it finished!!! Christmas at your house is SO fun!! YAY!!!!!

Okay Jackie enjoy your weekend...and yes 10 more school days....we are almost in Single digits LOL!!!! I think we should do a dance Tuesday morning what do you say????

 

[Lady Lallie]

I quickly browsed through those gift card designs and there is like 8 that I want. I am so buying some!!

That Haddon and Ingrid, they are such clever little elves. I especially like their bungee jumping adventure!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

I LOVE it!!! Those elves are so creative!! Looks like a lot of fun has been had at your house already. Can't wait to see the fun to come!

It is supposed to snow here tonight... 3-6 inches. I guess winter has finally come.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Thanks for the H & I update! I'm taking notes since our Elves come next week, I was thinking Thursday but with your ideas they may be able to come early!

One question..... Do you remember where you got the playing cards?

Your mantle is so pretty, LOVE IT!

 

[Charleston Princess]

First of you...you...sneaky ENABLER....thanks Jackie..now I have to have 8 gift cards yes 8 gift cards for my trip to January...when I get the bill...Prince P is coming to talk to you LOL...between you and Leslie I may have to cut up my CC LOL

Which ones did you get?

SNOW IN GEORGIA...say it isn't so LOL!!!!! Hope the kids enjoy the rare event and you too...cookie making sounds like a lot of fun can I drive up and join you today LOL!! Oh wait a minute...there is some pesky game being played up in your area today....never mind traffic is going to be a nightmare...just save me one LOL!!!

Oh, the snow is already gone. It was just enough to enjoy watching fall while I had morning coffee. Yeah, traffic is going to be C-R-A-Z-Y today in Atlanta.

Cookie making tomorrow and Chelsea and Connor are making pizza for their Sunday night dinner.

LOVE THE ELVES...oh what fun trouble they get into...I'm still laughing at the bungee jumping from the mantle...where do they get these ideas and lets hope Nobby's not paying attention Awwww....love how they spelled their names and the wreath...can't wait to see it finished!!! Christmas at your house is SO fun!! YAY!!!!!

Keep Nobby far, far away from the computer!!!

Okay Jackie enjoy your weekend...and yes 10 more school days....we are almost in Single digits LOL!!!! I think we should do a dance Tuesday morning what do you say????

Enjoy your weekend, too, Jen!!!

I quickly browsed through those gift card designs and there is like 8 that I want. I am so buying some!!

That Haddon and Ingrid, they are such clever little elves. I especially like their bungee jumping adventure!

Aren't they great? I have to narrow down the ones I want.

Haddon and Ingrid were nuts trying to bungee jump!

I LOVE it!!! Those elves are so creative!! Looks like a lot of fun has been had at your house already. Can't wait to see the fun to come!

It is supposed to snow here tonight... 3-6 inches. I guess winter has finally come.

19 more days of Haddon and Ingrid fun to come!

Our snow is already gone -- just enough to make us wish we had more.

Thanks for the H & I update! I'm taking notes since our Elves come next week, I was thinking Thursday but with your ideas they may be able to come early!

One question..... Do you remember where you got the playing cards?

Your mantle is so pretty, LOVE IT!

Your elves could easily find things to do for the next two weeks.

The playing cards came from Walmart -- they were $1 and they also had snowmen and penguins. If you can't find them, let me know. I can get some for you.

Thanks! I love our Christmas decorations -- the house always looks so empty in January after we pack them all up.

 

[manntra]

Oh my gosh Jackie! I was with Ingrid and Haddon and their antics! You really need to keep an eye on them! I liked the half eaten M&M and the bungee jumping! They are so mischievous! I wonder what they will think of Prep and Landing
I checked out the gift cards too you mighty enabler and I NEED some
with money on them of course

Tracy

 

[wigdoutdismom]

OHHHH, and thanks for the gift card enabling....
Shocker thanks you too!

 

[tiggrbaby]

I just saw those playing cards in Walmart today! what a cute idea! My lads are almost grown, so they don't get into that anymore (and I think they have their father's bah-humbug attitude anyway!).

 

[winkers]

I love your elf updates! I'd be out of ideas after the first week.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

I just saw those playing cards in Walmart today! what a cute idea! My lads are almost grown, so they don't get into that anymore (and I think they have their father's bah-humbug attitude anyway!).

Thank you! Walmart here I come!

 

[Megablocks]

I love the elf adventures, especially the bungee jumping. Your decorations are so pretty!

 

[ampc3]

love it! so cute!

 

[DisneyJo]

I love what the Elves are doing, so cute

 

[Charleston Princess]

Oh my gosh Jackie! I was with Ingrid and Haddon and their antics! You really need to keep an eye on them! I liked the half eaten M&M and the bungee jumping! They are so mischievous! I wonder what they will think of Prep and Landing
I checked out the gift cards too you mighty enabler and I NEED some
with money on them of course

Tracy

I have a feeling that Haddon and Ingrid are very excited about Prep and Landing.

Aren't those gift cards just too cool?

OHHHH, and thanks for the gift card enabling....
Shocker thanks you too!

You're welcome, Shocker.

I just saw those playing cards in Walmart today! what a cute idea! My lads are almost grown, so they don't get into that anymore (and I think they have their father's bah-humbug attitude anyway!).

My nephew has adopted that attitude as well -- do they think it makes them more macho?

I love your elf updates! I'd be out of ideas after the first week.

It is a stretch sometimes, I can promise you. Those are the nights when it is kinda lame.

Thank you! Walmart here I come!

Were you able to find them there?

I love the elf adventures, especially the bungee jumping. Your decorations are so pretty!

Thanks! We have fun with them!

love it! so cute!

Thanks! Did you enjoy our snowflakes this morning?

I love what the Elves are doing, so cute

Thank you! Haddon and Ingrid definitely like to live it up when they come to visit.

 

[manntra]

Ohhh and I forgot to mention I love your "Believe" sign on your mantle. Reminds me of The Polar Express. Love that movie!

Tracy

 

[cjackearl]

What a crazy couple of elves you've got! Love it. I really hope that our elf in training who, its rumored, is coming early next week, is better behaved, but somehow I doubt it.

I really want your Eloise. We've got one but not with a cute Santa hat to go with the movie. Where did you get her?

 

[Charleston Princess]

Ohhh and I forgot to mention I love your "Believe" sign on your mantle. Reminds me of The Polar Express. Love that movie!

Tracy

Thank you! I found it last weekend when I was grocery shopping (along with the peppermint ice cream sandwiches and The Princess and the Frog soundtrack that I mentioned on Facebook ).

Do you know I have never seen The Polar Express??? The kids always watch it in school.

What a crazy couple of elves you've got! Love it. I really hope that our elf in training who, its rumored, is coming early next week, is better behaved, but somehow I doubt it.

Oh, I hope you will come over here and share your elf's adventures!!!

I really want your Eloise. We've got one but not with a cute Santa hat to go with the movie. Where did you get her?

My mom found the basic Eloise somewhere, and then she made the Santa hat and jingle bells for her. We Eloise!!! She always gets to sit on the mantle at Christmastime.

 

[jordanyosh]

Not looking at the designs...would be too tempting. Although, I am taking a trip soon....hmmmm

Those elves get themselves into a lot during the night.....

 

[IluvXU]

We might have to get an elf for next Christmas. We have friends who say he is keeping an eye out for Santa. The behavior in my house of late needs some intervention...