A Pocket Full of Posey's

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Twas The Night Before Christmas

After dinner the kids each decorated a few cookies for Santa Clause. When they were done they both had a cookie for dessert. Even Dan got in on the decorating action.

Hayden finished dinner first so he started.

His Candy Cane

mm mmm, good

Phedora's turn finally

Here comes Daddy

The kids each gave Santa two cookies.

A wreath and snowflake from Hayden

and a

Bell and Candy Cane from Phedora

Just watching while Phedora and Daddy finish up

Mmm, the frosting is good

Proud of his tree

Dad you are kinda silly but my cookie tastes good

Opening his Christmas Eve present

Pajama's! This is not what I wanted to open!

Phedora ripping into hers.

Yes!

I knew it was my new pajamas

Monday, December 22, 2008

The Lights of Christmas

Last night we took the kids out to see the Christmas Lights. Dan mapped us out a route to the best houses and let me say that there was some really impressive houses and streets. There was a whole street done up in one neighborhood. Unfortunately we didn't bring our jackets along so we could get out and walk. A lot of the houses had hot cocoa, popcorn and movies playing. It was nice to see that so many people get into the holiday spirit. Of course there was more houses without any decorations than there were with. It was a lot of fun though. About half way through our trip we headed over to Starbucks to get some hot cocoa. I wish that I had gotten video of the street scene we saw but I forgot I even had the camera with us until later in the night. The video I did get was a pretty impressive house though.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Chandler Mall Santa

This morning we went to see Santa at the Chandler Mall. I definitely liked his beard better than the one at San Tan Village. It was much more filled out. We got lucky and there was only 2 people in front of us in line. The kids asked once again for a scooter and a big bear. Nana and Grampee are going to get the scooter for Hayden. Unfortunately I was in Sam's Club the other day and they were out of the big bears. I may have to go check at the other ones. We will see. what happens. I know they will like their Santa gifts though so I am not too worried about it.

The tree above Santa

Hayden telling Santa he wants a scooter and that they left him a list in their stocking

Phedora telling Santa that she wants a big bear

Smile :)

One more time

Proud of myself

I decided this morning to weigh and measure myself. Its been quite awhile since the last time I did it. I am happy to report that since I started on this journey at the end of June I have lost a combined total of 12.5" and 12 pounds!

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Last night I recorded A Charlie Brown Christmas for the kids. I put it on and then took out the garbage. When I came back I found them all cuddled up watching it. Of course once I took the pictures they both went their separate ways. But it was cute while it lasted.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Ginger Bread Houses

This afternoon the kids finally got to decorate their ginger bread houses. We constructed them last week. We wanted to wait a few days so the frosting was good and hard. Phedora's house fell down 3 times while constructing it. Then the days were just a little too short and we didn't get to them. They were very happy this afternoon when we finally started decorating. They had a great time. Hayden particularly liked the feel of smooshing frosting in his hands. He has become quite the messy child. Some days I wish he would go back to being a neat freak but at the same time I like that he enjoys making a mess. Especially when they go out to play in the mud.