And the Holidays Begin...

When the kids got back from Thanksgiving our elf, Duncan, was here to greet them, with new PJ's and the movie, ELF. The next morning we found him enjoying our leftover popcorn and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!!!

We also had the tree up and the kids had so much fun decorating it. We just had to fix a few, but since then I can't tell you how many times Ellie has moved things around. 

Coop and I spent some time at the mall waiting to pick up the girls from school. Santa had already arrived, but there was no way Coop was going near him. He walked as far away as possible and kept his eye on Santa so much that he ran into a few ladies at their booth. Luckily, they thought he was cute. So we rode on some of the toys instead. 

Grandma Haycock came to visit. On Saturday we headed up to Cedar for the blessing of Kam and Cami's little girl Joie. She is so adorable and looks just like the other 2. However, this is the only picture I managed to take. The kids sat and played on the itouch and the parents enjoyed a nice lunch without much interruption. 

Ellie loved the snow and really wanted to make a snow angel at Aunt Char's but it was far to cold and we lacked the right attire. While there I asked Ellie if she'd like to live where it snowed and she said no i like st. george, it's freezing here!! Glad to know I'm raising a desert rat like her mommy!!!!

Cooper enjoyed licking the bowl on Grandma's fudge.

The next day he snuggled right up early so he could get even more.

We made another trip to the mall with Grandma. Ellie climbed right up on Santa's lap and asked him what is favorite cookie was. His answer, "Pumpkin, but i really love all cookies, especially chocolate chip and oreos!!!" Cooper on the other hand would let me hold him about 5 feet away and when I sat him down to pick something up he took off for the safety of Grandma and the stroller. We also got to ride a few more rides. 

I had to run into a quick blood draw, so Grandma took them across the street to see the Nativity at the temple. On their way back they found some leaves and enjoyed playing in them and burying each other. 

We loved having Grandma come visit and we missed her as soon as she was gone.