Christmas Time

Sunday we had the annual Riding Christmas party. It was a lot of fun, and a lot of good food! The kids all love when Santa shows up and has a present for each of them. Last year Oakley was terrified of Santa. She was excited as long as she didn't have to get close to him. She couldn't have been more different this year. Santa walked in, and she ran over and gave him a big hug! Everyone stopped what they were doing, and stood there with their mouths open. (Everyone remembered last year!) It was pretty funny. I'm glad that she got over her fear of him!

We finally got some snow today! I can't believe that it is almost Christmas, and this is the first big snow storm we've had. Oakley saw it this morning, and couldn't wait to get out in it and play! So thats what she did this morning for a while. I went out with her later and tried to make a snow man, but the snow wasn't wet enough. Maybe we'll get to make one soon!

She loves making snow angels!

Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions

1. What is your favorite Christmas song? I love almost all Christmas songs!

2. When was your most memorable Christmas? They have all had their own memorable moments!

3. What is your favorite Christmas treat? Probably fudge, cuz that is the only time I have it, but I can only eat a little.

4. What do you dislike most about the Christmas season? Trying to figure out what to buy everyone.

5. What do you like best about the Christmas season? How much everyone helps everyone else .

6. Who is the hardest person to shop for on your Christmas list? Cade for sure! I never know what to buy for him!!

7. If you could receive one gift without money being an issue, what would it be? A new house

8. What is your idea of a perfect Christmas Eve? Getting together with the family, reading the Christmas story, open the christmas eve gift, and just spending time with everyone.

9. Which do you like best, eggnog or hot chocolate? Hot chocolate!

10. Do you prefer a fancy Christmas tree, or one decorated by the kids? I like both. I would guess it would depend on what mood I'm in that year!!

11. What is your favorite family Christmas tradition? Reading the Christmas story, and the christmas eve gift.

12. Do you like fruitcake? Heck no. But I don't think I've ever really had it!

13. Do you prefer skiing or snowboarding? I have only ever skiied, and I thought it was awesome!

14. Are you dreaming of a white christmas or do you say "Bah Humbug" to snow? I would love to have snow on Christmas, it just seems more Christmasy

15. What was your favorite gift from Santa when you were a kid? A scooter! That thing was freaking awesome!

16. What is your favorite Christmas movie? A Muppet Christmas Carol

17. Have you ever eaten snow? Of course, I still do! We used to make snow ice cream all the time! It was awesome!

18. Who do you wish could be with you this Christmas? As long as I have my family around, I am good!

19. When do you put up your Christmas lights and decorations? Usually the weekend after Thanksgiving.

20. Real or artificial Christmas Tree? Artificial. They just seem easier, but I haven't ever had a real one, so who knows.

Who do you want to tag? Anyone who wants to do it.

The Grinch

So Oakley discovered the movie How the Grinch Stole Christmas! We have to watch it at least once a day now! She thinks it is so funny. It is the version with Jim Carrey in it. He did such a good job. Fun Christmas movies!