Another year flies by...

Well here we are, the night before Nora turns 2 years old and I can not believe it! She is growing up so fast and still never ceases to amaze us daily... She has learned so much this year... Although we are still in diapers she has learned so many new words I lost track how many she knows, she knows everything we say and ask... She has her own little chores she does daily which is to pick up clothes and put in the hamper and to pick up any "trash" and make sure its in the kitchen.... If she sees a fuzzy or a crumb from her snack it all goes into the kitchen lol... she has her favorite shows and her favorite stuffed animal is Lambie from doc mcstuffins... her favorite food is probably grilled cheese or sausage and she loves Taylor Swift Shake it off.... she still loves mickey & Doc but she also really loves Curious George and Strawberry Shortcake (The most recent version).... she is the best blessing we've ever been given and enjoy watching her grow and learn daily.... I will post tomorrow some pictures of her (I hope)..... 

She has been really into Christmas this year so that makes me, an already super excited person about Christmas, that much more excited!  She doesn't really understand though why she is getting all these new things but she is really enjoying her Doctor kit and "kitty cat" aka puppy surprise... apparently the dog looks like a cat! ....

Any way, tomorrow is the big 2 year old status so we are excited and might I add terrified with what 2 brings... lol but we are going to enjoy every second of it! I do wish though that she could just stay little forever or maybe just stretch these years out some so they don't go so fast!!

OH! Here are some of her Birthday clothes... I just can't believe its here already!! 

Frozen Kid Party...

This weekend was 2nd birthday party #1.... The kid party with all the cousins.... Aunt Erika and grandma brought Ali and Josie and Aunt Jessica & Uncle Jim brought Brett and Remi.... we had a great time, however we did miss the boys (Weston and Tucker) but I think the party was pretty fun! The kids had a great time... They played snowball toss with the Olaf I drew, they made ornaments, ate pizza and cookies plus cupcakes and they played and giggled... and giggling kids mean a great time! 

Thanks Aunt Erika again for the cute birthday outfit we loved it!!!

Making Ornaments with Mommy

Blowing out her birthday cupcake

She was so tired but she had a great time...

and the amazing towel Aunt Jessica made her! OLAF Hooded Towel! You are the very best!!

Photo Cred: Aunties Jessica and Erika....

Seeing Santa....

So, I took Nora to meet Santa.... I just don't know why I thought it would work out but at least we got a cute screaming head off kid.... She was waving and saying "hi Santa!" then I went to put her on his lap and she flipped her lid.... He even gave her crayons but nothing was going to settle her down... she finally calmed down once we couldn't see him or hear him anymore- 

Anyway we will try again next year... Her cousins were just as ticked off....

So Far this month...

I know we are only 4 days into December but I have been one very productive momma! 

This is one of my favorite movies to watch every year so of course I had to buy it since we don't have cable anymore and I didn't have any other way to see it.... It just completed my collection! 

I had Nora do some painting... Mistletoes are the cutest! 

Of course Rudolph! 

I had Nora watch Frosty already this season too! She LOVED it, of course, she is MY child! another classic that is a must see... Besides this we have also seen every kids Christmas movie Netflix has to offer (We have been watching them since halloween)

I made some Rudolph peanut butter heads for Miss Jane....

I DID THIS! Super proud of my less than mediocre drawing skills... It looks similar to OLAF and that is what I wanted so I'm very fine with the out come... This is for Snowball Toss at her Parties over the next 2 weekends.... 

And of course Momma has to have her cup of happy.... extra chocolate hot chocolate with a vanilla peep... In a santa mug for extra Christmas points!!! 

I hope everyone that reads this is enjoying their holiday season! I spend all day baking today so there will be more productive posts to come! 

ALSO Can I just ask... Did anyone notice that I've been on my blog game lately?!!

Top Movies...

My top 11 Christmas Movies

1. Home Alone
2. Christmas Vacation
3. Its a wonderful life
4. Elf
5. The Santa Clause
6. Miracle on 34th Street
7. Rankin & Bass Classics (1 case counts as 1 spot... Rudolph, Frosty, Santa's coming to town and year without a santa claus)
8. Home alone 2
9. How the grinch stole christmas
10. four christmases
11. Family Stone

Honorable Mentions:

1. Christmas Story
2. Unlikely Angel 
3. To grandmothers house we go
4. I'll be home for Christmas

Nora's top 11 Christmas Movies

1. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas
2. Mickey's once upon a Christmas
3. Mickey's twice up on a Christmas
4. House of mouse Snowed in
5. Muppets Christmas
6. Snow buddies
7. Rankin and Bass
8. Grinch
9. Elf
10. Disney channel original Holiday pack (Lizzy mcguire, kim possible, even stephens, that's so raven)
11. Winnie the Pooh a very merry christmas 

Most of hers are on Netflix currently 

My Little elf....

How can we not be super excited for christmas with this adorable elf running around.... we are very excited this year because she is really into Christmas and she is very excited about the "No mans" (Snowman decorations I have everywhere)

She is growing up so fast and she continues to amaze us daily.. She is so smart, funny, sweet and even a little rotten.... but she is our girl! We are so blessed every day to see this little flower bloom into something more each day... 

I can't believe she is almost 2!!! Where has the time gone???

December Agenda.... BUSY

First of all, YAY Its christmas time! Bring on the Jolly old Elf....

Now down to business.... the month of December is ridiculous!

Week 1: I have to see the Dr. ; Nora's birthday party with friends and cousins; and trying to see christmas lights....
As well as starting our 25 days of Christmas projects and finish wrapping presents!

Week 2: Nora's 2nd birthday; her 2 year check up; her party with my family and Christmas with my pop-pa Jones and Aunt Kelly.....

As well as trying to get picture with Santa and more festive activities along with the 25 days of christmas and our 12 Days of christmas begin (See later)

Week 3: Christmas with my best friend and her family *Hopefully*, and continuing our festivities


Week 4: Hosting Christmas eve with my whole family, Christmas day and My best friends' birthday.... along with finishing festivities.....


NOW The break down.....


Our 12 Days of Christmas... *Read in tune of song ;)
12 Family guests
11 favorite movies (List to come in next post)
10 songs to sing
9 baking days
8 dozen cookies
7 out of town guests
6 shopping days
5 Christmases
4 crock pot meals
3 Homemade cakes
2 2nd birthday parties
and 1 Jolly Mall Santa......


Fun I know!!!


now for the festivities:

I want to see a lot of Christmas lights
Mall Santa
Build a snowman *Snow pending*
Bake a bunch!
Host even more!
Send cards
and our 25 days of christmas fun *Multiple posts to come*

so please take time to enjoy this busy season, I know I will!

REMEMBER:

Seeing isn't believing, believing is seeing......