Christmas is here

We got to setting up our Christmas tree this past weekend. We got a real tree that is small, but perfect for the boys to decorate as they can reach about two-thirds of the tree. We went to the "tree farm" (as Cole calls it, in reality it was really a parking lot) and Cole picked it out.  Kristin and I put on the lights and helped with some ornaments, but we left it pretty much up to the boys to decorate. We also have to use boy-safe (this really means Henry-safe) ornaments.

Feel free to vote and settle a dispute. I maintain that there is no doubt, no way that this is anything but a stocking for a girl. Obviously Kristin wrongly disagrees. I will be purchasing a new, more manly stocking for Cole. 

We went to Grand Avenue with the Schilzs to catch the Jingle Bus which drives around to all the parks with Christmas lights. Sadly the line was too long and it didn't work out. Instead of the Jingle Bus we went to Red Arrow Park to watch the ice skaters and get some over priced hot chocolate from Starbucks. It was cold, and finally Zoey was the voice of reason and said that she wanted to go home. We all agreed and called it an evening (on the advice of a 2-year old).

Small, medium and large waiting patiently for the Jingle Bus that would never be...

This is how Cole smiles now for pictures. I appreciate the effort, but it's a bit over-the-top.

Happy birthday Ellie. I hope you enjoyed the one point victory Matt Flynn got you. Hell of a comeback Packers.

I think Kristin is getting carried away with Frosty, our Elf on the Shelf. As seen in the photo below, she set Frosty up with the boys fake razor and shaving cream on his face. We also strung him up to the front door with gifts for the boys. Plus, I don't think I've ever seen Kristin happier than after she finds a good spot to put Frosty for the next day.