the Elf on the Shelf

 

Tonight we started a new family tradition with "the Elf on the Shelf." First, I read the kids the book, then we watched the little movie that came on tv last week. It was really cute! It was tough when it became time to name him... the 3 big boys couldn't agree so I let each boy, including Ethan, pick a name, then we let Jeremy decided which one he liked best without knowing who came up with what name. Caleb picked "Flick," Andrew picked "Flynn," Matthew picked "Wilson," and when I asked Ethan what his name was, he said "Elmo." Jeremy immediately took Elmo out of the running because that name was already taken by Ethan's new obsession, he didn't like Wilson because all he could think about was the volleyball from Castaway, he didn't pick Flick because he said that's what you do to be mean to someone, so Flynn won! Andrew was excited! I'm looking forward to posting some pictures of Flynn!

Discovery Toy Party

I sold Discovery Toys back when the twins were little. I absolutely love their toys!! Melissa Jones' recently became a consultant so I hosted a party for her. The catalog is much smaller now, but still has a bunch of great EDUCATIONAL toys. :)

Hog Wild!

My mom has always been an Arkansas fan but she has really gotten into football more since she has moved over there. While we were at Walmart (just about the ONLY place to shop there) on Black Friday, we found these shirts for the twins... trying to make Grandma proud!

Domino Rally

Mamaw has always had a bunch of Domino sets around the house. I guess she used to play a lot but when I was little and now my kids play with them like this!! Seems like there was always at least a few dominoes standing upright the entire time we have been here.

Happy Birthday, Michael!!

Today, we celebrated my nephew Micheal's birthday. The theme was Angry Birds and my sister did a great job with the cake and even made 4 different Angry Bird pinata's so each of the boys would have their own. Remember Shrinky Dinks?? Each boy got a pack in their pinatas so we made them after the cake, ice cream, and presents. I feel like I relived a lot of my childhood memories this weekend. :)

Tree House Tree

This giant tree is in my Mamaw's yard. My mom and her siblings had a playhouse in it when they were little.. I love seeing my boys doing some of the same things I did when I was a kid at Mamaw's house.

Thanksgiving!

We spend Thanksgiving in Arkansas with my mom's side of the family every year. We had no problem fitting in her little house when all us grandkids were little, but it's a different story now that all of us have a kid or 2 (or 4) as well.