We decorated for Christmas a little earlier than normal this year in anticipation of Uncle Justin, Aunt Ayana and Clara's visit. The kids always get so excited and this year was no exception. I pack their ornaments all separately and I love to watch them sort through theirs before hanging them on the tree. They are of the opinion that all their ornaments need to go up high but without a little one in the house that isn't really true anymore. Though we did have Clara coming she never actually got interested in the tree.
We spent Thanksgiving with Daddy's family. There were about 30 people there. The kids had a blast, though Kayda struggles when Kimber is there because she doesn't get Ella's undivided attention. The girls (Ella, Kayda and Kimber) are all enamored with Eliza (not quite 1). Kayda and Carson helped me make pies and Kayda also helped me peel potatoes (which she loves). Then they played hard at Grandma and Papa H's house.
Friday Aunt Ayana, Uncle Justin and Clara (about 1.5 years) came to visit. The apple cup was on but according to them it really wasn't a very interesting game. Carson and Kayda had a blast playing with Clara. Dillon played occasionally but it was mostly Kayda. It was fun watching Clara with them. We had the Christmas train out and she would tell Kayda "stop" and "go" for the train and then she bossed Carson around in the playroom. She is full of spunk and my kiddos were happy to spoil her. Though when they left Kayda said "She's exhausting!" Considering how many times Clara wanted to go between the family room downstairs and the playroom upstairs I can imagine they'd both be worn out.
We didn't get the outside decorations up until Sunday because it was a crazy weekend but it sure was fun!
