Saying Goodbye to Elfis

If you are not familiar with Elfis you will have to read the elf attack post. As time went on the kids got a little more comfortable with him and he never attacked any of the children after that first day. I still can't think of that without starting to laugh!! I could never put the situation into words well enough to make people understand how funny that was. Anyway, as the story goes, Elfis left with Santa on Christmas Eve. The kids were very sad to see him go, and before bed that night they wanted to get their picture made with him and had to tell him a looooong goodbye. Elfis did leave them a note that they found on Christmas morning.

The famous Elfis hiding in the Christmas tree.

Jonathan telling Elfis goodbye.

Jessi still wasn't sure about Elfis, she didn't want to get too close!

Christmas Eve Pajama Party

On Christmas Eve we had our annual pajama party at Mom and Dad's. By Christmas eve the kids are so hyped up for Santa that it is pretty much just chaos! We just eat pizza for dinner, have plenty of cookies and pretty much let the kids have as much fun as they can possibly stand. Jonathan had so much fun that once we were home he was up at 5 am and started throwing up. He continued for the next 3 hrs, it was awful! I was sooooo tired (didn't get to bed until 3 am) and then was up with Jonathan, Jase coughed all night (he had RSV) and then I had to get up with Justin. By 8 am the rest of the kids were ready to be up for the day. Anyway, I got sidetracked! Here are pics of the pajama party!

Jase, Micah with Malachi, Jonathan, Jessi and Laura trying their best to be patient while we make them pose for yet another picture.

Papa Claus passing out one of the many presents.

Jessi with one of her horse presents. She loves horses!

Jase with his bakugan. Ga-gone as he calls it.

Justin playing with Papa and Nana and enjoying his first Christmas.

Couch Family Christmas Party

The Saturday night before Christmas we had the Couch Family Christmas. This includes Grandmother and Bip, their two daughters Susan and Dana and their families. I don't even know how many of us there are all together, but we fill up mom's table that seats 18, and that doesn't include the kids. This has become one of the few times a year that all of us are able to get together at the same time, and it is always fun! Here are some pics of the evening.

Eating chocolate cake and waiting to open presents, it doesn't get much better than this!

Jonathan and Micah snooping through the presents.

One of the favorite gifts, 2 little girls!! Jessi and Laura, and they didn't come with a gift receipt.

Cousin Angela and Justin just enjoying the fun.

Hanging out on the screened porch. It was quite warm that night!

Christmas Programs, part 2

This is from Jessi's Christmas program, that was scheduled at the same time as Jonathan's party. Later I got to feel really guilty as Jonathan told me that EVERYONE else had a mom or dad there, and that he had to eat his snack ALL by himself because we didn't come to the party. Somehow I don't think it was quite as bad as he made it sound. Anyway, he is recovered now. I'll just add that to my resume for Mother of the Year award.

Jessi and her class.

Looking so sweet singing.

Running to bring me the present she made for me. It was a lovely Christmas tree that was COVERED in glitter. I am still finding that glitter in the van.

Eating her healthy Christmas snack!

At least I made it to two of three parties. We will see what next year brings!

Christmas Programs

It has already started! Having more that one child I have already had to deal with the conflicting Christmas party schedule. I can only imagine what is will be like in a few more years when they are all in school.

First I had Jase's program. It was cute and the kids sang jingle bells and we wish you a merry Christmas. Of course Jase came skipping out, but once he saw all the people he never opened his mouth! After the program we ate pizza and cookies. I was just happy to make it through the program without Justin's monitor going off. I kept tickling his foot every few seconds so he wouldn't get into a deep sleep! What a mean mom!

Jase coming out with his class.

Not sure what all those people are doing out there?!?

Once he saw me you could see the expression change!

Eating my pizza, my favorite meal.

Posing by the tree.

Wynn Family Christmas

I am going waaaay back to try to catch up. Sorry I have been such a blog slacker, but I have gotten hooked on Facebook and don't have time for the blog!!

So, Dec 19 2008 we had the Wynn Family Christmas party at our house. We had a great time and the kids had a blast playing. This was the second yr we hosted the Christmas party, so I think this may be our new tradition! Here are some pics from the night.

The table . . .

Connor and Justin getting to know each other. They are 3 weeks apart and both of them are troublemakers!! They have each had their own set of issues and were even at Scottish Rite at the same time back in November. They are both doing better now and Connor is getting ready for what will hopefully be his final surgery at the end of Feb. I'm sure by next Christmas they will be running through the house, probably dismantling the Christmas tree.

Candace, Matt and Trent. Aidan was too busy with the toys to sit for a picture!

The gang. Rodney, Cody with Connor, Bobby and Stephanie is in the floor. That is Aidan with the curls.


Jessi with her beloved Alexa doll. I think this one of the highlights of her Christmas!