Raising Hands

Not really, but I do feel like I need a vacation:-) I have successfully reclaimed my kitchen and am working on finding homes for all of the children's new toys. I think we're going to enact a one in one out policy for some toy control. We should have been doing that all along but it's never too late to do the right thing. Here are a couple more pictures from Christmas Eve. I need to find a reason to put Bella in that dress again! I hope you all had (are having) a wonderful and merry Christmas.

Curiosity got the better of me whence from the kitchen I heard shouts of, "Faster Bella! Faster!". Me: "Shouldn't Bella be riding her new toy and you push her?" Jacob: "No, she needs to practice walking" Honesty, by Jacob

Learning a new skill is hard. In my mind I was going to be a pro. Kellee, my hat off to you. It's always been clear how talented you are but seriously, Wow!!! The embellishments cover most of my oopsies I know I said I was going to begin icing on Wednesday but I got excited. I'm glad I took advantage while all three kids napped today. I've made tons of notes to myself how to keep the kitchen cleaner next time:-) Now to keep my husband out of them until our family Christmas party later this week.

Last Christmas I was eleven million weeks pregnant (Don't even try to argue!) and got in over my head with the cookie making. I got as far as the baking and ran out of steam. We slapped some buttercream on those suckers and the rest is history. But not this year. I'm pacing myself. Today, the baking. Wednesday, we'll ice. Am I nervous? Yes, but I'm powering through! Do they look like trees and snowflakes?

We were shopping for the kids today. I promise. I just couldn't leave this little thing behind.

We've been home for nearly two weeks from our big trip to see my parents. I'm still trying to get back in the groove. It's been a slow process. We had a nice visit with my family I took zero pictures of our trip. I'm not that bummed because we had our pictures professionally taken and they turned out way better than I could have hoped for. P.S. It was 32 degrees that day. I cannot express how proud of the kids I am. they were troopers. Big time! The whole Hand/Kolaskey Clan This is my favorite Bella face. Yes, she's judging you. I love this one

Yes, I'm aware that it is December. Here are a few more pictures from William's birthday. We had Pizza at our favorite spot at the beach followed by the infamous blue iced cupcakes.  Bella just realized she didn't get a cupcake. When these boys are teenagers I'm going to be in trouble!