Life is Sweet!

Even in a golfcart! YaYa asked us to come over and join in her neighborhood golfcart Christmas parade this Sunday. We had so much fun making the decorations and then decorating the cart! Of course we had to have a theme...Life is Sweet! After riding in the parade, singing Christmas carols, drinking hot chocolate, they met Santa and had a Christmas cupcake! Oh...and we won for Best Cart!

On the Well Side!

Alli had her 6 year well visit yesterday...happy to report all is well! I needed to blog about one funny moment. Upon arrival to the doctor we walked in and Alli made sure to sit on the well side of the waiting room. After meeting with the nurse and finding out Alli grew 3 inches since February, it was time to tell her she had to get 2 shots. Now let me tell you this girl shakes at the thought of shots. Alli was so upset and all she kept saying was " but tell them I sat on the well side...no shots...tell them I sat on the well side!" Needless to say she took her shots, with tickle puppy in hand, like a big girl. And after a cherry lollipop she was fine! Hopefully we'll stay on the well side!

Of course it needs a garage!

One of the Christmas traditions we have yet to tackle was building a Gingerbread house. I have always thought about making one or even buying the kits but for one reason or another...we never have. Until this year! I was out to lunch with my friend Amy last month and she offered to come and make Gingerbread Houses with the kids. Amy & her husband Andy hold a special place in my children's hearts...(mine too!) The kids had a blast decorating the houses...and as you can see Caden's even has a garage! Notice all the patterns on Alli's too! Thanks a bunch Amy this certainly a new tradition!

Moore Elves

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Have a Rockin Christmas

The kids and I bought Andy Rock Band 2 for his birthday in October. I know not everyone knows this but the Moore family really Rocks! Well we think so anyway! Alli loves to sing Eye of the Tiger and Caden is getting pretty good on bass and drums! Honestly, I think that is why we didn't do much in November...we were having to much fun with our friends playing RB2! We decided to keep with the theme when sending out our Christmas cards. Below is just too sweet not to share!

Am I smarter than a 6 year old???

One more funny detail from our long plane ride home...I think since Alli slept in the cab she was wide awake on our flight! At one point I looked out the window and saw a bunch of lights. To which I said " Oh, Alli I wonder where we are flying over now?" My quick whitted daughter reply with much dismay that I didn't know "The United States of America, Mommy!" I couldn't help but laugh...didn't dare tell her I was thinking what city!

Day 3 Blue skies in NYC!

Despite our late morning the day before...we set our alarm and were ready to go! We started packing our bags and then headed back to the American Girl store for some Christmas suprises! After another stop for breakfast at Cafe Metro we went to the Top of the Rock. It was the 1st day that we could see blue sky! Perfect for viewing all of New York City. We were able to see the Statue of Liberty and of course the Empire State Building. The kids really enjoyed playing with the binoculars too! Since it rained so much of the time I felt like we at least got to see the city this way! We stopped back by the tree at Rockafeller Center and met up with Sally and her new husband Ron...yes Andy's sister was in NY at the same time! We checked out of our hotel and took a stroll down to Bryant Park. There was a Holiday Market that was full of fun and unique items. I bought a necklace and Caden got an R2D2 made out of motorcycle parts! Since our plane left before their train...we said goodbye to the Treichler family at the market. We made our way to Ruby Foo's for some yummy Dim Sum! Before getting our luggage we walked into the Hershey store and the M&M store. It was time for us to get in a cab and head to the airport...Alli fell asleep! We made it to the airport with plenty of time. Grabed some soup for dinner and boarded our plane. Only to be told the plane was having difficulties and we would need to essentially "reboot" it to try and fix the problem. Well 45 min later and we all got off the plane...wait in the crowded terminal...board another plane and then wait 1hour and 45 minutes on the plane in line waiting to take off! All is well and we made it home by midnight! Hope you enjoyed this litte recap!