Holiday Festivities, so far

December is halfway over, and we've already had lots of festive fun! 

The kids had fun decorating the tree and checking out all the ornaments, as always. 

 Cole's participation was limited to watching from the couch! But he was happy about it!

 Oh yeah, he kicked around in the floor a little too while we decorated.

 And then took a nap, HA!

We also made it to see Christmas lights in the square one evening this past weekend. We always love heading down there for dinner and walking around afterwards. All the lights are put to music, and it's just lots of fun!

 Sassy girl! And Cole is in the picture too!

 So excited to see the horse and carriage come by.

 We also had our Rogers Family Christmas this weekend at my Mom and Dad's house. Snapped a few pictures of the kids before we left and they were still clean!  

 

Ella had to include her baby in a picture too.... hilarious that she's been carrying this baby around all week and pretending it's baby Jesus and she's Mary. Love her and her sweet little imagination!

 My handome boys! And I got to match their clothes for the first time!

 Sweet, precious girl! So photogenic!

 Couldn't resist the little man on the couch pic. So big!

Santa made a visit with a bag of toys for all the kids again this year. Everyone was excited to see him, but no one more than Ella.

 Santa gave Cole a "My 1st Christmas" Snowman

 Ella's reaction when Santa called her name and showed her her ballerina barbie.

 She whispered, "I can't believe it!" So adorable.

 Cole hanging in Mommy's lap. Poor little guy got his first cold and didn't feel so hot.

 Carter getting his gift from Santa.... he was so serious!

 Proud of his dart gun.

Santa and all the kids.....
4 of them are seniors and will be graduating from the Santa tradition next year, at least I hope so for their sake! 

 My crew with Santa

 Didn't take long for Ella to befriend Abby. She kept going over to tell her secrets, one of them being "I love you!" My sweet girl!

 Enjoying her apple the she conned someone out of... ha!

Lots more fun and festive Christmas activities to come this week and next. Love this time of year!