Luigi the Christmas Elf

Santa's Scout Elf is here!!!

Tonight we named our special Elf friend, Luigi. We tossed around a few other names, but when Amelia said Luigi, we all giggled and decided that would be a perfect name for our little Elf. Luigi has a very important job given to him by the big guy himself, Santa. Luigi reports back to the North Pole every night about all of the good things we have done throughout the day.
There is only one rule...you mustn't touch him for he will loose his magic and he won't be able to fly home. Luigi has one rule too. He can never talk, says Santa.
We look forward to each morning leading up to Christmas Day, to see where Luigi finds for his daily resting place.


Tonight we met a very special new friend, a Santa's Scout Elf!

It's Tree Trimming Time!

The Tree is Up!!!

Amelia and Daddy are setting up the tree stand.
After the lights were finally added (had to get new lights after finding a bulb had MELTED on one of the strands from last year, so out with the possible old and dangerous strands and in with the new), James was quick to add some of his special ornaments.

Amelia enjoyed the layered look of adding ornaments to the tree. It often we find a single branch with 2 or 3 ornaments hanging from it! So cute!

All done! Let's light her up!

It's Christmas Time!!!

Thanksgiving on The Hamilton's Side

OK, Mommy dropped the ball trying to capture some of the special moments shared by the family at yesterday's Thanksgiving, well today was even worse! At least Mommy caught a snapshot of Amelia sitting on Nana's counter trying to find the letter shaped cookies to spell her name. We all had a wonderful day spent at Nana and Papa Bob's house. We had more yummy turkey ( which made all four of us very happy) and all of the fixings. We played downstairs with the slot cars, hung out with all of our Aunts and Uncles and got to meet for the very first time Uncle JP's Mom and step dad as well as Brittney's family. Thanks for a great day!

Making Muffins

This morning we got started on making muffins to share at Grandma Judy and Papa's Thanksgiving Day celebration tonight. Amelia chose to make chocolate chip muffins.
James opted for banana nut muffins.

Time to lick the whisk!

Gobble, Gobble Day!

OK, Mommy acknowledges that this picture to say the least doesn't capture The Thanksgiving Day moment, but as life goes as she snapped the picture something was needed or a child need tending. So, here is a glimpse of the amazing spread our Grandma lays out before us every Thanksgiving Day! Thanks for such a delicious dinner! (Both kiddos enjoyed the turkey this year!)

Macy's Day Parade!!

We had a great time watching the parade this morning. We saw all sorts of really huge balloons floating on by. The bands and dancers got us moving in our seats!
Why yes, we are all eating our Thanksgiving Day breakfast in the living room in front of the TV!!! Special times!!!