The making of Katelyn's Gingerbread House

Katelyn loves decorating a gingerbread house each year and she was excited to do her tonight..I just hope it is still standing tomorrow morning!!

Ready for Christmas!

Friday we visited Santa at the museum for our annual day after Thanksgiving trip.  We do think he is one of the best Santa's around.  He takes a lot of time with each child and reminds them to be good, glean up their toys, share, as well as everything else kids seem to forget.  This could also be the reason why the line is so long every year.  Luckily Matt waits in line for us each year!
  On Saturday we went with Blake and Tyler and painted clay ornaments for gifts and for our Christmas tree.  The kids had a great time and we can't wait to go back!

First Visit with Santa

Although I am still not feeling well, I braved 12 Oaks with Matt and Katelyn for our annual visit with Santa.  We waited in line for what felt like forever, and it isn't even Thanksgiving yet! It didn't help that there was a terror of a kid in line behind us, well technically pushing in front of us, that no one bothered to discipline.   Katelyn took a great picture and was really into seeing Santa again this year!  After we visited with Santa,  we went to Build-A-Bear and let Katelyn make a reindeer...she had a great time!!

Allen Park Christmas Parade

Friday night we bundled up and met family and friends at the annual Allen Park lighted Christmas parade.  The kids love the parade and getting candy, the adults like it because it is so short!!  We had an even larger group this year and everyone had a great time...expect for maybe Emily who was walking in the parade with her troop and had to try to ignore all of us screaming her name!!

It's a.....

Girl!  We are excited and thrilled that Katelyn is going to be a big sister to a baby girl!!  So far the baby looks healthy, active and is weighing 10 oz.  Can't believe we are finally at the half way point!  20 more weeks to go!