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!!)