A Visit From Our Elf....

For the Past Two years, our family has participated in the tradition of having an Elf visit our family through the month of December. "Jingles" normally shows up the day after Thanksgiving and stays til Christmas Eve. Jingles job is to watch the kids during the day to see if they are being good or naughty and then report back to Santa nightly to let him know how the kids did during the day. On Christmas Eve, Santa takes Jingles back to the North Pole with him. 

This year, Jingles showed up on November 30th on our doorstep via snail mail. He was wrapped up in a brown paper package. Kaleb and Karmindy LOVED getting their package and a personalized letter from Santa! The kids have also enjoyed waking up very early see where Jingles is hiding in the morning. Jingles is always doing something a little mischievous during the evening hours.  On the first night they awoke at 5:30 a.m. to see where he was. Oy Vey. Mom and Dad were sure tired that first morning! It has been a very exciting tradition for the kids and they truly look forward to this fun memory maker!

Decorating Ginger Bread Houses!

This year I have had the opportunity to volunteer in Kaleb's first grade class and help out every other Wednesday. Normally, I read with the kids to see how they are progressing but sometimes I get to help with little craft projects or odds and ends that his teacher needs finished. I truly love working with the kids and enjoy spending some time with Kaleb. In addition to the two times I helped out in Kalebs class during December, I was also one of the lucky parents that got to go and help the kids decorate Gingerbread houses! It was so fun to go and help and spend a little extra time with Kaleb. Kaleb's classmates were so excited to make their gingerbread houses and you could just tell how excited they were for Christmas to arrive. I had so much fun helping Kaleb's table and Kaleb. The kids were so creative and it was so fun to see Kaleb's creativity as well. Kaleb was so proud of his finished Gingerbread House! He is getting so excited for Christmas!!! Boy, do I love my little boy! He makes being a mom a wonderful Experience! I couldn't be more proud!