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!