Christmas is coming!

Last week was a long one!  Jarrod was gone on business for the longest trip he's had in a really long day...six days!  We sure did enjoy having him back and we made the most of our weekend.  We decorated for Christmas!!

I'm really glad to see others decorating earlier now, too.  I hate explaining to people why we decorate so early.  Does it really matter???  Since we started celebrating Christmas the week of Thanksgiving with our family in Ohio, it has just made sense for us to decorate before turkey day.  And besides, it's gorgeous and I LOVE a house decorated for the holidays.  This is my favorite time of the year...everything is so magical and exciting.  Seeing each day through the eyes of my kids make everything so exciting.  I can't wait for Spike the Elf to make his appearance again! 

What else is new here?  We're gearing up for that big surprise room makeover for Gavin this week.  I cannot wait to do it.  Jarrod is taking the day off and we're going to try to knock it all out on Friday and do the reveal for Gavin when he gets home.  He's going to be so blown away!

Besides that, I've been working on Christmas lists, working my very busy TS calendar, and preparing for our long drive coming up.  I'm really anxious about 12 hours in the van with Riley, but I cannot wait to see them being spoiled by our Ohio family and friends.  It's going to be a great week!

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Trick or Treat!

Halloween fun!  We started out Halloween with a trip to Daddy's office for their annual Halloween festivities. 

The different departments create themed rooms and pass out candy and have games.  It's usually rather crowded, but the kids had a great time and considering the iffy weather we were having, it was worth it in case we couldn't make it outside that evening.

Riley was excited to see other fairies and go into the fairy room.  She even got her own wand!

After playing some games, we headed up to Daddy's desk to eat some cupcakes.  The kids liked looking out the window to try to find our van and look at the cool clouds.

We didn't make it home before Gavin passed out...just like I thought he would!

After a little nap and a quick dinner of tasty leftovers, we headed out in the neighborhood.  The round of rain that came through that afternoon really dropped the temperatures, so we did a quick lap around the block and headed back home.  The kids didn't seem to mind that we were only out for a half hour or so, and they got TONS of candy between to the events that day so we were all set.

 

Riley really got into it and had a great time.  She talked about it all night!

We ended our evening with some good ol' Charlie Brown and headed to bed.  Another Halloween in the books...  Next year, Gavin says we all have to dress up together, like the AT&T commercial.  Let's see if he remembers that come October 2014.

One thing leads to another...

I came up with an idea months ago to surprise Gavin with a little Lego workstation in his room right before Christmas.  We haven't let him get any of the 'real' Legos yet, and told him when he was 5 he could ask for them for Christmas.  BUT...that means I need an area for him to work that won't leave them all over the house, and an area that he can be away from Riley.  So, I came up with the perfect idea in my head.  Now I just have to get it to really happen!

I already bought him this storage unit.  I'm really excited about it!

Now, I have to build a table/desk to go in this certain area of his room.  I can't find one that fits the nook in his room for a reasonable price, so I think building one is going to be our only option.  Let's hope I can pull that off.  Now that I'm working on this, Jarrod got the idea to surprise him with a whole room redo...changing out the sports theme to a Star Wars theme.  I know Gavin would LOVE a Star Wars room, but I have to see what we can do on a budget.  The Pottery Barn Kids stuff is so so cute, but definitely pricey!  And, not to mention we also have to buy Riley a new dresser since she decided to knock hers over and break it (thankfully, she didn't get hurt!!)

I can't wait to post updates of how his room looks!! 

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