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It's been a while since we've put up a post of notable quotables from the kids. As they get older, they don't have quite as many cute misspeaks, but we still collected a few cute ones this year. Kids say hilarious things... like how Steven says Mom's dinner is gross... but likes worm-flavored Bertie Botts every flavor beans.... …. Hilarious. Love these silly kiddos Steven: You're a traitor! Jefferson:.... … A tree... der? (Jefferson stands on one leg and puts hands above head like branches) Steven: Yeah, a tree-der... Moral of the story, know what your insults mean before you use them. Eleanor: When bees want their stingers to be really, really sharp, they sharpen them with the pencil sharpener. It happened in my class. Jefferson: The oranges are hatching! Eleanor: It will be 31 minutes! As she announces her LOL Doll is an egg that needs to be hatched, and shoves it under her Dad's bum. Steven: HooooOOOoooo Jefferson: He's an animal. Me...

Hooray for Christmas! The kids were out of bed and ready for stockings bright and early. It is our tradition to open stockings first, then eat breakfast. While we were eating breakfast, around 8 am, the rest of the group joined us. So, we were all able to open presents together. Ready for presents! The girls were dressed right away, but the boys rocked their Christmas jammies for a while. A bounty That face you make when you find  a whoopie cushion in your stocking And, she's blowing it up...   Straight to the candy Don't worry about the leg buddy, we'll bring the fun to you. Mom's get excited about "boring" things like kitchen ware. New round of stockings, ready to go! The breakfast spread. Sneaking a peek Sweet Adelaide was so excited about the present she got Mom and Dad. She saved all her class tickets for over a month to pick it out of the prize box for us, and couldn't wait until after b...

Every parent knows, that with kids, "plans" are really more like a wish list. Rarely do things go as intended, and sometimes you just have to hold on for the ride. We had big plans for today, meeting up with family and friends. Jed and Eve were able to come to town and the kids were so excited to spend the day with them. Holiday festivities abounded! Except... except, poor Jefferson. Last night he complained of his leg hurting. He seemed find, and we assumed it was cramped from sitting too long. And, he stopped complaining and went off to play. So, all is well? Not even close. This morning his knee was swollen, and he was unable to bend the leg. A trip to urgent care, then to the ER. The doctors were throwing out all sorts of scary hypotheses. His x-ray showed fluid build up that had pushed his knee cap out of place. They felt the possibility high that he had a dangerous infection and may need surgery to drain the leg. Melinda kept the other three kiddos entertained w...

On December 1, our Elf on the Shelf (Holly) returned. Grandma and Grandpa asked Eleanor if Holly lived at the North Pole during the other months. Eleanor looks confused and replied, "No, she's up in Mommy's closest." So, the kids know the elf isn't "real" and she isn't spying on them. But, they love this game of finding her every morning. It makes getting them out of bed for school easier, because they don't want to be the last one to find the elf. So, here's a recap of all of Holly's adventures this holiday season. Tonight, she flies back to Mommy's closet for another 11 month rest. Thanks for visiting Holly! When we came back from Legoland,  she was waiting on the mantle. A surprise for Sunday Morning breakfast. Holly left fun erasers, with a challenge for the kids to give them ALL away. They were sad not to keep  them, but happy to spread cheer. And, when they came  home, Mom had some extras to surprise a...