It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....

Too much to post over these last 2 weeks, but here is the reader's digest version of our recent happenings.....

We got our Christmas tree and the kids helped me decorate it.

We made our annual trip to Bass Pro where we found this jolly old man. Zoey screamed bloody murder but the joys enjoyed talking to Santa. Pictures are FREE here, which is my favorite part!

We always like to play around with the merchandis when we are there - here is Davey Crocket himself

Miss crocket

I forsee a red ryder BB gun in her future!

Cowboy Gavin in his flip flops - we need to get him some cowboy boots, I think!

Last week we played hookie from school so we could go to the zoo with no crowds (my husband doesn't "do" crowds very well). It was wonderful!! there were like 2 people there and no lines. Plus, the kids really wanted to try the new Polar slide they have this year. I t is really cool - basically a fake hill of snow that you can go tubing down. And since there is no snow here......

Kaden, walking his intertube up the stairs

down he goes!

he loved it!!

Gavin was a little scared, but I talked him into going tandem with me....he loved it too :)

A rare moment when all three of these crazies are looking at the camera at the same time!

The boys tackled a spider web

And it wouldn't be AZ without a cactus slide of course!

Last week was the final week of preschool for the boys and we had 2 Christmas programs this year. Gavin's was first.

Zoey made sure the stage was all warmed up for the kids.

Gavin looked super excited when he came out! So happy to see all of his family there for him!

I prepped him all week for his performance "Gavin, don't be nervous, your gonna sing for mommy - right?" I obviously did not prep him enough.

Who needs to sing when you can just stand there and make funny faces!

After Gavin's performance, we found a field full of leaves to play in :)

the boys loved throwing them around

Zoey enjoyed them too!

The next day it was Kaden's turn to perform....this guy is a little more outgoing!

Kaden and Miles

Mikele looks pretty snazzy in the Christmas tree hat too.

The kids were happy that both Grandma's were able to come to the performances too.

And lastly, a few days ago while friends were over, we made gingerbread houses - the kids had a blast, although I don't know how they were not in a diabetic coma with all the frosting and candy that was consumed :)

Neomi, Kaden, and Gavin.

Christmas is only 3 days away!!!!!!