PAYNE POSTS: December

We had to start of the holiday season by decoring the house and the tree (and since I have already taken it all back down, because I am a blogging slacker, I can say it is so much more fun to put up than it is to take down). We went to the mountains and cut this tree down all by ourselves, we have to get some use out of that truck :), Ryan and Bailey spotted it and then came and got me for my approval. It worked out well I think, it is always a little scary when you first bring it in, and I had to trim it up a little, but it was a good tree. Good find Ry & Bay.

The girls loved putting the ornaments and berries on Logan loved taking them off

The next event of the month was the Payne family Christmas party. It was so much fun and the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. We stayed at Julie's house, my kids adore staying there, they always have so much fun. We had a great party out in Oakley, the kids were spoiled as usual and loved every second of it. It was fun to catch up with everyone and just enjoy each others company. p.s. I did eat the Chinese food pheasant and it was actually not to bad. I preferred it in the egg rolls. The guys thought it was amazing, I don't know if I would go that far, but it was much better than I had anticipated. My BIL did find a few BB's I was pretty much done after that.

These crazies thought this would be fun

El looks a little cold

Santa always makes an appearance the kids wanted to give him a big group hug. Logan used that opportunity to play with someones NEW toy, he isn't loving Santa so much this year, a better picture to prove this point will come along later.

Logan has a new love---choo choo's. He discovered all of the Thomas The Train stuff at Julie's and spent the rest of the weekend saying choo choo every 10 seconds. This is not an exaggeration. He packed them all around with him everywhere. Julie had his name this year, she actually went and bought him his first train and took back the other thing she had already got him, she's cool like that. He still packs around that one she got him.

The girls all got some new bling

Bailey also got a new dress and her favorite move Monsters vs. Aliens

Ellie also got a new dress and stuff to play hair salon, she was so excited and in love, she LOVES playing hair salon

Aren't they all so cute and coordinating

Love You Payne Family

Next on the agenda was our ward Christmas Party, it was a fun night our friends who put it together did a great job, and we had all varieties of Costco cake for dessert, my favorite!

The primary sang a few songs for our entertainment

The girls had fun Christmas parties at school this year I am glad I was able to be a part of both of them and spend time with them at school.

Ellie's class had a Polar Express party. They wore PJ's, read the story, saw Santa and got their very own bells and Polar Express tickets. They finished the party with cookies and hot chocolate. I love Kindergarten!

Bailey's class made Gingerbread Houses, all of the kids brought the needed supplies to make awesome Gingerbread Houses. They even had milk cartons to put underneath so they wouldn't collapse, her teacher is always thinkin'. After we helped make the houses the parents went on our merry way and the kids had a little party and book exchange. They made the best presents for us this year, I was very impressed with her teacher and all of her efforts. They made books and painted cute canvas Christmas pictures. I loved it, I don't have a picture of it though, I do have pictures of the Gingerbread House.

We had a neighborhood Christmas party where the kids all acted out the Nativity. Bailey was one of the many Mary's, Ellie an Angel and Loggy and Shepard. It was cute and the kids had fun doing it.

Bailey as Mary

Loggy the Shepard equipped with a lamb

Ellie the Angel that was suppose to take off her cute red sweater but I forgot to tell her, oh well she was still angelic

A Trip to the Mall to see Santa
The line for Santa was long, the burgers and nuggets from McDonald's were devoured by the children, gifts were gotten, and this photo was taken. PRICELESS

I don't know why I think this picture is so hilarious. Maybe I am cruel, but all little kids dislike Santa for a few years and then he becomes their best pal. I just think you have to capture these little moments. Sorry Loggy I will get you another juice box at McDonald's :)