Holiday Season

Our oldest was home for Thanksgiving, so I was happy to have all my babies together.  She added a few healthy dishes to our traditional meal, like broiled carrots & brussel sprouts and a beet & feta salad.  She also organized the cabinets!



Daddy did the dishes after our big meal.

That night, our Elf on the Shelf named "Sparkle" arrived bearing candy from the North Pole.

Our little one couldn't wait to put up the tree, especially with Sparkle watching. The entire conversation involved her favorite topic.  I mean, who wouldn't like having the Christmas tree up on their birthday?  Of all the children who feel cheated having a December birthday, this one sure doens't.  God knew what he was doing.  She LOVES it!

The little one then decided to set out syrup for Sparkle as a welcome gift to the McConnell house.  We had no idea how much elves like syrup.  She drank the whole bottle!  Good thing we had more in the pantry.  It was time for waffle weekend!