Thursday, December 29, 2011

Let Earth Receive Her King

Rose and Kaleb
marshmallow baby Jesus!
I would have to say that Christmas Eve was the best day we had this holiday season.  We spent the afternoon in Kirtland Ohio.  We saw nativity sets from all over the world.  Big ones, tiny ones, beautiful ones, silly ones (marshmallow baby Jesus).  It was a nice way to remind us what Christmas is all about.  This room was just for kids, and it was great!

Friday, December 23, 2011

Number Eight

Welcome
Alonzo Christopher Guerrero
Born 12-21-11
5 lbs 15 oz
19 inches 
Keith and I now have 8 nieces and nephews as we welcome my little sister Kristen's newest little one.  Kristen's birthday is in December, and her daughter, Layla was born last December.  My sister will always be extra busy during this month with birthdays and holidays!  My sisters are keeping Kory Harward busy as he will deliver a baby boy for my sister Kelly in the spring.  We are looking forward to our trip to Utah in April to see all of these little ones!  

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Naughty List

Christopher comes every year on Thanksgiving day

He really helps Kaleb stay off of the "naughty list".

He "pops" in every morning in a different spot.

Looking for him is so much fun!

He made an appearance at the museum downtown,  The kids can touch this one.

A real reindeer, cool!


We found him upside down on this particular day.

We found a lot of upside down things that morning.  Kaleb said, "don't worry mom, I'll help you clean it up", and he did!  What a good kid.

I wonder if Santa's elves ever get on the naughty list?
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I'll bet "Christopher" was nervous when he did this, worried that Kaleb might wake up.  I'll bet Kaleb stirred right as "Christopher" finished, "Christopher" probably made a run for it and it reminded him of being in high school, doing the same thing in "his" neighborhood, getting caught, and then getting picked up at the police station by "his" dad at 2am:)  

Christopher Pop in Kins is one of Santa's elves who really wanted to see real boys and girls.  Santa gave him a special job of popping into children's homes to keep an eye on them until Christmas Eve, when he reports back to Santa.  He cannot be touched and everyday he is in a different spot.  This year he brought Kaleb a mailbox which is sometimes filled with notes, candy, coins or small toys.  Kaleb really loves this little guy, and it really helps him focus on good behavior.  Kaleb has quite the imagination, but mom is running out of ideas:)  We never know what he is going to do next!  It's been a long time since I have t-p'd anything, and yes it was me who was picked up at the police station.  My dad was really mad that I got caught!