Fun in December

We went to the Portland festival of trees and each picked out our favorite tree. Hunter was thrilled to find a space tree and Haylee found a musical tree. I found a snowboarding tree that makes me want to snowboard again this winter.

Basically only one time a year I get to dress my kids matchy matchy!!

We had some snow days before Christmas break due to two snow storms. The first storm was only predicted to start snowing in the afternoon so they cancelled school without one snowflake in sight. We had to find fun ways to entertain ourselves. The next storm was pretty decent for Washington so we got some fun sledding in. It was so fun getting snow before Christmas. It made all of our festivities so much more festive. One night Haylee and I went on late night walk in the snow. So peaceful and beautiful and I love just being able to talk with her about anything and everything without the boys around.

Our first snow day, with no snow. School was cancelled so we went Christmas shopping. We rode the train in the mall. Hunter kind of looks like he is robbing us.

We left the mall and surprise, it was snowing. Yay the snow came after all. We went home to do some Christmas baking and then we waited for enough snow to fall so we could go play in it. We got some good Christmas crafting in too!

Hudson's first time in the snow. He did not like it because he had a hard time leaving his gloves on. He hates things on his hands, gloves are no exceptions. His poor hands were so cold. These kids built massive snowballs for the little snow we got.

The next week we got another snow storm and more snow for good sledding at the park!

Between giving Chritmas gifts to my primary, and organizing primary classes for the new year my dining room table was covered like this most of December. Our Ward Christmas Party was fabulous a night. Haylee was the only one who sat on Santa's lap that night. Hunter said he didn't need to tell Santa twice what he wanted because he already knew from his letter. Smart Boy

Hunter has a lot of energy to burn. One night we went on the trampolines in the mall and he is constantly teaching Hudson some of his tricks. One night they were skateboarding circles around me as I made dinner. Boys! We also went to the Oregon zoo lights on a freezing cold night. I was hoping it would deter the crowds but it was a dry night here in the northwest so it was pretty crowded. Christmas lights are always magical to me. I love them!

Our elf was in full force and pulling some pretty funny shenanigans. We loved having him around. Hunter's favorite was when he was snowboarding on our banister.

I love all the Christmas décor around our house all December. And Haylee is my extra special helper elf. She is pro at wrapping presents!

My favorite activity is looking at Christmas lights with the kids. We kind of have turned it into a fun activity to do when Weston is working late. He drives too fast past the houses anyways. So we take our time and keep a running tally of all the lit décor we see. So fun! This year the kids invited some friends over for a gingerbread house party.

During Christmas break, Hunter participated in a basketball camp while Haylee did a holiday baking class. Since we had so many snow days before Christmas this was a perfect time for me to finish up last minute Christmas shopping! Win, win!

While Haylee and I were painting our nails for Christmas the boys were playing dress up. Santa and his little elf!

Now we are ready for Christmas Eve and Christmas!