The kids were teary eyed when daddy gave them this new puppy. They named her Mollee
I was worried Marc wouln't be so nice to her...we only had to put him in time out 3 times to punish him for throwing her...3times..He loves to hold her. 
Brynn and Jefferson have been busy making me a present and kept telling me how excited they were to give it to me... I love my new Nativity Set...Isn't it beautiful!!
Snuggies for Christmas are the BEST!!
Brynn
Paige
Jefferson
Every Christmas Eve we decorate sugar cookies for Santa. Thys and Marc would decorate then eat their cookies immediatly.
Marc practicing his "bollywood" dance for our video.
Tory being, well Tory. We went crazy with the costumes this year, and this one had to be one of the best.
Jefferson has become quite the bowler. Every time I give him tips, he puts them to use.
Marc LOVES to bowl... he even puts his finger in the right spot.
Paige doesn't use bumpers anymore...lol...good girl!!!
Tory wants his own bowling ball...the one with the skull in it. He hates to bowl but loves to make fun of himself...he trying to get the bowling ball to spin and rotate.
A couple of weeks before my birthday my mom called and asked, "How would you like me to come visit you for you birthday?" I immediatly started crying for joy because it was right in the middle of when Jeff would be out of town for 2 weeks. (This year will be the 6th year in a row he would miss it). We had a blast together. Went to the Craft fair at the Expo center, shopping, crafts, movie, dinner, lunch, long talks, basketball games,and a visit to the Festival of Nativities, (one of our favorites, I love going every year around my birthday and is a wonderful start to the holiday). She helped me cook, and clean and did my laundey. In fact the twins said, "She didn't come here to do your laundry mom!" I know but that's just what moms do. I consider my mom my best friend and she always uplifts my spirit. This year she was truly an angel. I told her she was my saving grace. (It's always terribly hard when Jeff leaves for so long) Thanks mom!! You're the best, I love you!!!
Jeff had to leave town right after Thanksgiving so I asked him pretty please to put up the lights and tree before he left. He lovingly obliged. The kids and I decorated the tree while listening to holiday music. Since I'm technically challenged I couldn't figure out how to take a picture of all of us in front of our decorated tree. Everyone took turns being the "photographer" including Marc. I can't fit all the funny pictures they took but it was fun trying. I usually make the gingerbread house from scratch but Im trying to simplify.
