This is how we found our elf when we woke up this morning...Looks like the army guys and the Star Wars guys don't really care for old Ellie. Or they were having a serious game of war. Either way I think the elf lost!



We all went to take Kai to school today because Daddy had to leave bright and early to go to Philly for the day with work. We didn't even see him when we woke up! After we dropped Kai off we headed to Target with Mama. We really wanted to get this bone for Lucy but Mama said this might actually be too big for Lucy! We can't believe that.



                 

When we left Target we saw lots and lots of ha ha's (birds). Mama said it was icky but I thought it was cool! I love birds. Mama said maybe they're all migrating south because that sure was a lot of birds to see all at once!





When we got home Jax and I helped Mama make lots of cookies for her cookie party and the bake sale at our neighborhood tree lighting this Sunday. We made Snickerdoodles and Lemon Crinkle Cookies. We're not sure how the cookies turned out but the batter sure was tasty! And Mama said we did a great job helping her. We didn't even spill anything this time!

                  

                 

                  

                 

                 

After dinner we all got hair cuts. And we all cooperated, no one had any tears and we all look SO handsome! Then Jax just did a little relaxing with the iPad on Mama and Daddy's floor...with no clothes on. That kid sure does know how to relax!

                 

This morning, after we dropped Finn off at school, we loaded up the car with lots of toys and books to take to the thrifty for other kids to enjoy! Mama sure has been doing some big cleaning out!



After our toy drop we headed to Giant. I was such a big helper scanning all of the groceries for Mama. Then I got a cookie from the bakery. I chose it because it was blue and pink and had frosting eyes and goo on it...then I tasted it...not yummy. Not yummy at all. Mama was really happy to throw that big, sugary thing away for me!

                

                 

I was really happy to see Jax and Mama when they came to get me from school today. We went to chapel today and learned about Advent and sang some new songs. We also got to play in the Great Hall because it was another rainy day outside! Mama thought it was very cute when Jax and I held hands on our way out of school today...

                 

                  

Then we got a surprise visit from Grandma and Ema! We were so happy to see them. It's been a long time since we've seen Ema. We did a little sword fighting and visiting. Then it was time for them to leave and for us to go get Kai from school.





                 

Today Liam and Emmet came home from school with us! We were so excited for them to come over to hang out!



When we got home Mama made us all do our homework first thing so that we could all play with out worry afterward. Once we were done our homework we played a little iPad, we had snack a palooza, we had an epic sword battle and then Emmet and I played some football and we all ran circles around the house. We had a blast!

                 



                  



                  

                 

                  

                 

We were really happy because our friends got to stay over for dinner. It was fun sharing a meal with our buddies. Then Mama let us all have an ice cream treat for dessert. Then we got to walk our friends home since they moved about a block away from us! Then we got to check out their new house. It was really cool and we're so happy that it's so close. Now we get to play all the time!!

Today was a rainy, gloomy, cold and soggy day! So, we got on our rain gear and our umbrellas and headed off to our play date...

                 

Today we got to go to my friend Arthur's house for a play date. We had so much fun playing with his toys! He had lots of Lego's and super hero's and lots of other fun new toys to check out. We had lots of fun together and we can't wait to play again soon!

                 

                  

                 

                   



When we left our play date at Finn's friend Arthur's house we headed to the doggie store to get Lucy some food! Then we headed to Trader Joe's for some fruits and veggies and treats! I may have had an oofa or two while we shopped...It was a good trip!

                 

                 

                 

                 

                 

I have been begging Mama for tofu dogs for weeks and she keeps promising me she'll get me some. Today she  FINALLY got me some at Trader Joe's (mama had to pretend these veggie sausages were tofu dogs because tofu dogs look and probably taste like dog food. Finn will thank me one day). Mama cooked them up in a skillet and they were deelish! Now Jax on the other hand, he wanted none of it. Mama had to make him a real hot dog for lunch (smart boy)!



For dinner we went to Auntie Nay Nay's house to hang out with our family and to say farewell to Nana and Auntie Nay Nay before they head to Thailand tomorrow morning for two weeks! We promised to keep Papi busy and fed and to play with him as much as we can! We hope they have a super fun trip!