We spent some time this weekend at G & G Wall's house with Adam & Katie and Jennifer & Chandler.  Katie knitted the kids these amazing hats for Christmas.  The boys got shark hats, and the girsl got adorable berrete's.  The kids love their hats,  we really appreciate Katie working so hard on these, she is very talented.  I wish  I had taken more pictures.
The pics. are bad quality from Danny's phone.

This whole month of December we have had our "Elf  on the Shelf" at our house.  Our elf is names Elfie, and he goes to the North Pole each night to report whether the kids have been good or bad.  The kids love looking to see where Elfie has moved to in the morning. 

The Elf has worked great to get good behavior from Taylor and Emily, but it wasn't working for Isaac.  He is the most stubborn, strong willed, defiant kid that I know, and I was so fed up with his behavior.  So last week Isaac got a bucket of  coal, from the north pole delivered to our front door.  It had a note, and informed Isaac that he better shape up his behavior, or he would get more coal for Christmas.  

It has helped improve his behavior, but he still is a hard child! 

The weather has been cold and gloomy, with no snow.  So we have been inside all the time, which means the kids have been creating forts.  They make a new fort almost every day.  They play really well, while they have their fort, and it keeps them happy and entertained.  Last week Emily and Taylor slept in their fort, and they were thrilled.

Elizabeth is growing up so fast!  She is so much fun, and we all just adore her.  She loves sitting in front of the Christmas tree, and looking at the lights.  She doesn't crawl yet, which is great for now.  She is obsessed with food, and will eat anything she can get her hands on.  She smacks her lips when she wants more.  It's really adorable.
She is the cutest girl and we love her!!!

Only 1 week until Christmas!!!