Our Tradition

Every year Lincoln and I get each other Christmas Ornaments. This year he got me a pickle. But the pickle has a story to go along with it and I will share it.

THE CHRISTMAS PICKLE LEGEND
In Old World Germany,The Last
decoration placed on the Christmas
tree was a pickle -carefully
hidden in the branches.
Legend says that the one who
found the pickle on Dec 25
would be blessed with a year of
good fortune and a special gift!
This tradition encourages children
to appreciate all the beautiful
ornaments on the tree, rather then
rushing to see what Santa has left
for them.

The Ornament that I got for Lincoln (He picked it out himself). A bird that looks so real it could be mistaken for a real bird. Lincoln said that his parents always had a bird in there christmas tree and so we carry on the tradition.
The last thing I wanted to share which is not really a tradition but Madee might make it one is after putting all the ornaments on the tree Madee went around and kissed them all. She also redecorated after we decorated together and you can see what a beautiful job she did in the picture. I love Christmas traditions and would love to hear others Traditions they have.

Getting into the Christmas Season a little early!

I LOVE CHRISTMAS TIME!!
Yes we did get a Tree and its only November 28th. I really wanted to get one. I want it to be christmas already. Madee is holding up her little christmas tree stick. She got it from the tree lot.
Sam is already eating wrapping paper. His favorite thing to do.

Madee is wearing Stockings on her head. I think she might need a Santa Hat.

This is why I love my Family

I really love Sam because he has the longest tongue I have ever seen. He is also very very happy right when he wakes up in the morning. You might say he is a morning baby. He also has a great laugh if you ever get the privilege of hearing it.
I love Madee because she is truly my little helper. She does most things I ask her to do. She is a very imaginative girl and remembers everything I say. She has some Great facial expressions and Loves to be busy.

Lastly but not least. In fact most of all I love Lincoln. Yes Silly Face I think Madee was taking this picture but I love Lincoln because he knows first Aid and can help me when I am choking on left over thanksgiving rolls. Yes that actually Happened. Scary Scary. I love Lincoln also because he always makes me smile and does nice things for me, like comforting our children who sometimes cry at the same time or making noodles when I don't feel like making anything for dinner. I love him cause he takes care of us. Love you Lincoln Thanks for being a Great hubby and Daddy!

Getting the Mail

Today we went and got the mail at the mail box on the street, like we do every day. I have to explain our mail box a little bit. We live in a town house connected to two other ones and because of that we have a community mail box. They are boxes a in a chunk and there is a seperate spot for big packages. Its another two bigger boxes right beside the mail boxes. Ever Since Madee's birthday about two months ago She has been looking for another package from Grandma. So we walk to the mail box and every time she mentions that she need to check for her package from Grandma. Every Day!! Silly Girl.

The Cute ones in the Family

The Mystery of the Missing Princess

Madee has 8 princesses that she got from the Disney Store. She has done a pretty good job of keeping track of them but the other day we could not find Jasmine. Then we asked her where Jasmine was and she told us this story. Jasmine is in the garbage. We asked her why she was in the garbage and she said her legs were broken. How did her legs break and she said she needed to go to the hospital. Then asked her where the hospital was and she said in the garbage. We asked her how she broke her legs and Madee said she turned into a monster. That is the Mystery of the missing Princess.

The Simple things in Life

Here are some conversations I have with Madee

Madee: Mom I went poopy in the potty
Mom: Good Job Madee
Madee: Mom now I want a barbie

Be careful what you bribe your kids with to go in the potty. It will come back to bite you. Madee does this one quite often. She wants a barbie every time she uses the potty.

Madee:Mom I want a drink
Mom:Then go get one
Madee:ok

She knows how to get her own drink but she always feels the need to tell me about it.

So my favorite part of the day is watching Madee and Sam interact. In the morning Sam is laying in his crib wide awake and Madee comes in and starts talking too him. She will say hi Sammy. A smile always breaks out on his face. Madee is his favorite person. She can get Sam to laugh more then anyone else. Sometimes Madee will take a blanket and put it over Sam and pull it off really quick. Its a fun game and almost always results in laughter from Sam and Madee.
Oh the simple things in life are great!