Apparently Santa couldn't find the "perfect" chocolate or yellow lab to put under our Christmas tree. A lot of things didn't turn out as planned this holiday season and I blame the snow. Tadj estimated the depth of the snow to be 16 inches but all I know is that it was a lot more than we are used to. One boring snow day we decided to take the kids sledding down the big hill by our house.
The next picture shows the hill. Our street is about 2/3 of the way up so when we leave to go anywhere it is either up or down. This made venturing out very difficult since neither of our cars are four wheel drive. And I'm not even sure that would have helped on the ice.
Kendall was allowed to steer the sled on her own. Frightening!
Hayden loved the thrill of sledding which worries me a little.
We had to build the traditional snowman although he is a little pathetic looking in the face.
We couldn't make it to the family Gingerbread house-making party/competition so we made them at home. Here are the masterpieces.
Fortunately, we did almost all of our shopping before the snow storm hit. Christmas day will be remembered as the one where Kendall wanted to help everyone open their gifts. Here she is helping Hayden.
And now for the worst gift choice we made this year. Every time we go to Costco she wants to play with the Barbie cash register. I told her she wouldn't be getting it for Christmas which was true at the time. Then I changed my mind. It went on sale and I just had to buy it. I am such a sucker. This gift makes the BIGGEST mess so if you are contemplating buying it: Don't.
Here is Kendall making cupcakes with her new cupcake maker from her cousin, Nicholas. Thanks Nick (and Jill)!
Being stuck in doors you start to do crazy things. Tadj took it upon himself to paint Kendall's fingernails. It may be hard to see but the nail polish is on the left and the wand is in his hand. He was trying to hide it for the picture. But seriously, what a good dad!
Thanks to my parents for treating us to the Pacific Science Center and the season pass that we have already enjoyed again!
Hayden's latest obsession is with Indiana Jones. It took awhile to convince him that our regular mantel decor needed to be put back up. So we moved the decorations to the top of our dog kennel, which is actually a really cool wood end table. I am happy to say the kennel is still empty.