Christmas Fun!

We have been BUSY....I guess it goes with the season. Addison has had a program at Church and a program at dance. She has really...shall we say... come out of her shell? She now sings her little heart out! It is amazing the difference a year makes. We have also had some fun baking cookies, looking at some Christmas lights with Nana and Papa and just enjoying the holiday season. Bill and I even got to have a date and we went downtown and looked at the skating rink (if you could call it that...I am a MN girl) and the lights in the park. It was enchanting. I do love Omaha!

We made a trip to the mall to see Santa and had story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

We have continued to have fun with Oliver. He has been in a little mischief. One night he left a snow angel made of flour. It was the best thing ever...Addison came running in with the news. He also left a trail of crayons one night to a new coloring book. Whoever thought of a slightly creepy elf on a shelf and wrote a corresponding book was genius! But it really is so much fun.

As we get ready to embark on Christmas we hope that the season finds you filled with joy and thanksgiving as you get to spend time with those you love. We surely are looking forward to more snuggles from our new little nephew and spending time with friends and family! Safe travels to all. You can look forward to an official Nesbitt family greeting probably about Valentines Day (it has kinda become tradition!!).

Love to you all from the Nesbitts

Photos with Santa...Landon didn't mind Santa at all..he went right up to him. Addison of course only asked for one thing....Make-up. I guess I have to give her credit for being consistent.

Addison after her program at church. They sang "Mary had a Baby" and "This Little Light of Mine" Addi made sure that she was singing. After we got home though we got a private concert and that was even better. I couldn't believe how many people were there. It was packed and Landon didn't stop moving the entire time.

Story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Daddy and Addi surfing the net! I think they were watching I Love My Hair....again!

The BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER!!

On December 12th at 3:28pm we were able to welcome

Lucas Roger Busiahn to the world! He was 9lbs and 4oz!

Steph and Lucas are doing well. Steph ended up having a c-section so she will be in the hospital a couple of days. We were able to make a quick trip up to Minnesota on Tuesday and came back today. I wouldn't have missed it for anything. Luckily the weather has cooperated very well! Lucas is the sweetest little guy! He seems to be a pretty good sleeper. I think he looks a lot like Trent. He is a perfect little baby that we get to call our nephew and cousin!

Trenton is a great Daddy!

Check out those chubby cheeks...they are very kissable!

Mommy and Baby Lucas

Steph and Lucas...Steph is SO relaxed! I know I wasn't anywhere close to being that calm. I don't know what drugs they have her on but they are good :) She looks fantastic too! We love you Steph and wish you the quickest recovery!

Christmas Program at School!

So this year Addison once again had a Christmas program at school. Last year she froze and spent the entire time looking like she was going to cry. This year she was singing her little heart out! Bill thinks she is tone deaf! She did a great job. It was exciting that Nana and Papa could be here to see her really perform!

Nana, Papa and Kiddos watching Rudolph

Addi's Program at school

A gift for Mommy and Daddy...it was an adorable ornament with Addi's hand print!

Landon REALLY wants to go to school.

Our Wonderful little singer..very loud!

Mini Christmas
Nana and Papa had a couple of large gifts to give and thought it would be easier to bring them to Omaha now rather than us trying to fit them in our car after Christmas. So, it was an early Christmas. It was kinda nice Addi and Landon loved it and got to play with stuff and didn't become overwhelmed. Landon got a wagon and had so much fun with it...they both did!

Helping Nana carry in Daddy's present. Landon saw that Addi was helping and had to go and help too. They are so funny!

The best present ever...the box!

Opening presents!

Landon could pull Addison a little ways...there was sure some grunting but he was successful. Addi loved pulling Landon all over!

Advent Calendar

Addison has been asking for months when she can start her advent calendar. Last year we just had one with little chocolates in it. Well this year we got that one but did another one as well. The surprise for December 1st was a cosmic bath....oooo how fun was this....We had some glow sticks and we put them in the water and turned out the lights.....Addi loved it! And our little friend Oliver has been showing up in some crazy places! One day he left a trail of crayons to a new coloring book! Addison is still loving it and having so much fun. I think Landon kind of gets it too. When he sees Oliver he normally points and smiles. What fun we are having!



This little elf was caught in the act....I was making Addison a superhero cape at nap time and I didn't hear those little feet. Since she saw it I just gave it to her. Landon sure did love it after seeing Addison running around. It was a bit on the girly side so I will have to make Landon one of his own!

December is Here!!

So we are excited that December is here...we have a lot to be excited about..Christmas is the obvious one...but we are really getting excited for Baby B! Steph is due the 18th but anytime would be fine with us!

So the first weekend in December we saw our first real snow here in Nebraska (not too bad)!! Landon thought it was pretty cool. He only viewed it from the window but thought it was pretty great!







Addi and Bill also went again to see the Nutcracker Delights. Addison came running in the house afterwards, "Mom, I saw a big rat!" She and Daddy had a wonderful date-afternoon!




While Daddy and Addison were having a date....Landon and I did some baking at home....

Christmas Traditions...old and new!

Yeah....it is time! I have to admit that we had our tree up before Thanksgiving this year. I am hosting a meeting on December 4th and I didn't want the pressure to have to get it done quick like! I have to say it is kinda nice to have our house all festive and a little more time to enjoy it!

So, one of our traditions is that Addi puts the angel on the tree. This year was no different. In future years we may have to have a replay so Landon gets a turn too!

NEW TRADITION...
This year we have added a new tradition....Elf on a Shelf. It is a story book that comes with this little elf that you name, ours is named Oliver. Oliver comes to live with our family for the Christmas season. He watches the Nesbitt kids and reports to santa each night if they were naughty or nice. Now I have to say....the elf is a little creepy but it is SO MUCH FUN! I don't know who is having more fun with it...me or Addi. Oliver hides in a different place upon his return from the north pole. Addi has had so much fun looking for Oliver...and Oliver even left her a note when she was going to Grandma and Grandpa's for Thanksgiving. There is nothing better than seeing the excitement and amazement on Addison's face. She talks about Oliver all day long. She has even left a few notes for Oliver to take to Santa. The most recent one is telling Santa that she will not be in Omaha for Christmas that he will have to come to Willmar. Is there anything more fun than being a mom? (I really don't think so!!)

SO THANKFUL!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! We made the trek to Minnesota...which wasn't bad considering it was beautiful out! I hope that this nice weather last through the new year! I do think that is wishful thinking though. I really don't mind a brown Christmas as long as travel is safe! This weekend Bill was able to do a little pheasant hunting and Steph, Mom and I did a little shopping. Addison and Landon got to do their favorite thing too...play toys at Nana and Papa's. Landon didn't feel the greatest on Friday so he was extra snuggly. Not that Nana or Auntie minded!

I am so thankful to have this time together with family. All too soon I will be missing my partner in crime and love of my life. I am not sure I have posted this just yet....Bill has accepted unaccompanied orders to Bahrain for one year starting sometime in February. He doesn't have written orders just yet but that is what we are expecting. It was a tough decision but we hope that this is what is best for all of us. It is one crappy year instead of two, which is what his orders to Norfolk were. The kids and I have a great support system here in Omaha and all our family fairly close. So with that we hope that the one year will go very quickly.

But, as it is thanksgiving I do find myself so thankful for what I would consider a perfect life. I have a wonderful husband who provides everything for his family and that I adore, and two perfect kids who really teach me so much. I have my family close and we are all happy and healthy! I am so very very lucky!!

I hope that all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and feel as blessed as I do!!

A snuggly little man!

One Dapper little guy (nana found Landon a new outfit)

I sure do love these two!!

Uncle Trent showing Landon what to do after a big turkey dinner!

Kisses to Baby B....we can't wait!

Baby Shower for Baby B

So in mid October we had a baby shower for Baby B! It was lots of fun....we don't know if Baby B is a boy or a girl. If you ask Addison it is a girl for sure.....but she will tell you that Grandma thinks it is a boy. I am not sure. Even though it is SO hard not to know....it will be a great surprise for all of us!

Here are a few pictures from Baby B's shower!

Hello Baby B....Steph isn't big at all....if you ask me...I am sure she wouldn't feel the same!

Grandma and Steph

What a cute helper and one excited cousin-to-be

So after the baby shower we decided to have a little belated birthday celebration for Addison. Landon thought it was a good idea to carry around the bags like a purse. He is such a boy in every way that this I think can be overlooked. He is just a little love bug.

Yikes...I am behind!

I can't believe how far behind I am! I haven't been good about updating the blog! It isn't that I don't take pictures! Here are some catch up photos!

Nana made Landon a super cute hat! Here he is modeling it for her!

Trunk or Treat at Addi's school...She decided to go as Rapunzel since it was a little chilly out. Her other costume is tinkerbell.

Best Buds!

Daddy and Landon.....which one is on a sugar high?

Handing out Candy....Addi was very excited to hand out some candy..even if it was a little late and there weren't too many kids.

So there is one house near us that goes ALL OUT. This is the person handing out the candy. She first asked Addison "Do I scare you" in which Addi responded "No" (much to my surprise)....then she asked "Do I make you want to cry" (I was thinking...oh no....she just might!) But Addison looked at her and said "NO!" I have to say I was shocked. We talked quite a bit how big people can only play dress up once a year and that she was playing dress up. Addi talked about it for a couple of days but she wasn't scared (whew!)

BFF's! Sophie and Addi had so much fun trick or treating together! I think they really miss each other!