December is Here!

December has arrived which means our Elf, Smitty made his appearance.  The kids always have fun waking up to see what shenanigans he's been up too...

It also means time to order Christmas cards.  I love the way they turned out this year!  

It also means our annual WES fundraiser at Barnes and Noble.  I love this event and reading my favorite Christmas books to my kiddos.  

Speaking of school, I got nominated as our schools Teacher of the Year this year. My students were so excited!  

My team had a mini congrats party for me- so sweet!  

I got to be Mommy and helped the room moms decorate Cole's school one evening.  It looked like a winter wonderland!  We LOVE his school!  

Grady's end of season baseball party was at Amazing Jakes.  His coaches this season were awesome!  He had lots of fun and can't wait until spring.  

December also means baking 26 pans of Pioneer Woman cinnamon rolls for gifts- it also means our house smells heavenly.

The trees finally turned and the colors were beautiful this year! 

I added a new wall of all my Christmas signs this year and I LOVE it!  My Mom and Grammy made a couple of these so I love that I have them on display.  

December also means Christmas movies and snuggles.  

It also means lots of fun artwork coming home from school.  Cole is starting to read and write and I love all of his little projects!  

This one says "Rudolph" and "storm"

This one was from Thanksgiving but I couldn't leave it out.  

December also means new traditions- Friends-Mas!

We had a wonderful time with friends we hardly ever get to see anymore- life is busy!  

The kids decorated cookies and had a super time! 

Cole's was something else!  

We also went to see (sleepy) Santa at Bass Pro and played games.  

We ran in to school friends also!

We had Grinch Day and pajama day at school.  

We also had Holiday parties!

We love December traditions!  Next up, Winter Break!