Hope everyone is ready and excited for the holidays! Only 4 more days till Santa arrives! Damien, the Elf on the Shelf, continues to be the daily topic of conversation. Every morning, the kids run downstairs to see where he landed. The elf rarely does anything cool or exciting (we barely even remember to move the guy, let alone have him do fun stuff). But they love searching for him. He has brought them a few gifts, one being a gingerbread kit, and the kids loved putting it together. They also keep trying to eat it....only a couple pieces are missing. #gross
Every year, the elf returns a little tree that goes in their bedroom. This year, Damien brought new ornaments so they could decorate their own tree. And Adley got a bow as a tree topper.
Hudson colored a picture for Santa one day at school, so we laid it out for Damien to take to the North Pole. A couple days later, a special note from Santa arrived back. The look on Hudson's face was magical and priceless when he saw that note. He was speechless and so appreciative that Santa liked his artwork. Oh how I am going to be heartbroken on the day when their innocence and holiday magic is gone. Thus we are soaking in every moment while it lasts.
Santa came to school. Adley asked for a present. What type of present, "A big one."
I even got into the holiday spirit and made ornaments for my office staff. Next year, Damien the elf will bring a personal Elf Cam for their rooms. Just not enough hours in the day to craft as much as I'd like to.
The annual holiday show was the cutest ever. We didn't think Adley would sing, but she did and she did not disappoint. One song was Frozen, Let it Go, which is still an all time favorite, so that may have played a part in her belting out musical notes. Hudson was "too cool for school" to get into the singing spirit. He kept his hand in his pockets, wore a cute grin the entire time and maybe whispered the words. He is growing up too fast.
ADLEY
HUDSON - notice cousin Anderson's background commentary. Hilarious stuff
Santa and Mrs. Claus also visited Clearcreek Elementary. Hudson continues to question why Santa looks different every time he meets him. I try to explain that those are "Santa's helpers" and the "real" Santa is at the North Pole, but Hudson politely declares I am wrong and don't know because I "wasn't there and didn't get to meet him." I decided not to argue against that one.
Winter sports are in full swing. Hudson is better at basketball this year than we anticipated. It is actually like watching a legit game, versus last year when we laughed during every game as they basically chased after a ball and could not dribble or pass or score. And Adley is still loving her gymnastics class.
Even Brady is better adjusted to the domesticated dog life; he is handling the holiday stress of bright lights, loud noises and guests better than we anticipated.
Happy Friday and Happy Holidays! We head to Louisville tomorrow to visit the Wilson clan and hopefully meet up with some old high school friends.
Hope everyone is on the Nice List this year :)
