Christmas in our new home

Christmas was strange this year! We had just barely moved into our new home and it was still very much a total construction zone!

Our entire downstairs was basically covered in plastic and we had no furniture. We tried to keep the kids upstairs almost all the time because downstairs was such a mess. So when it came to putting up a tree, we decided to do a small, fake tree and put it in our master bedroom. It worked out perfectly and the girls didn't know the difference.

The few days leading up to Christmas are always fun. We went to see some amazing Christmas lights at a house here in town with Morgan and Jenn! It was incredible. And Santa was there!

And of course on Christmas Eve we tried to keep to our same traditions. We read Christmas stories and set out cookies and milk for Santa. Last year on Christmas Eve we went to a place in town called Epic Buffet for dinner, so this year, we decided to officially make that a tradition and went back. After the girls were in bed, we put together this cute kitchen for their new room!

It was hard having just moved into a new house for Christmas and I think Morgan and Jenn knew that. One night we were coming home and when we pulled up, I almost thought we were at the wrong house. Morgan and Jenn had snuck over and put Christmas lights on our house and surprised us. It is still one of the most thoughtful and sweet things anyone has done for us. It made me cry. Being so sick from pregnancy and having so much on our plate was just so overwhelming and that simple act meant so much.

Christmas morning was still as sweet as ever. We didn't do much. The girls each got a small gift in addition to their kitchen and Josh and I just gave each other stocking stuffer sized gifts. But we had a such a fabulous morning. And Christmas fell on a Sunday, so we got to attend church and be reminded of the true spirit of Christmas. 

Columbia Ward Xmas Party

We were so happy to be able to attend the Columbia ward's Christmas Party before we officially moved to Simpsonville! We absolutely loved our time in that ward and met so many amazing friends. So it was wonderful to be able to go to one last party before we moved. 

The kids did a nativity and Elliott was a little cow. So sweet. And the girls both loved Santa! I love how much they love him, but I also wish I was the mom with the awesome screaming child pictures, because those are honestly the best! We had a great time!

November Randomness

November was somewhat of a blur! We were busy getting ready to move, continuing to save money, buying things for our new house, traveling back and forth between Columbia and Simpsonville and trying to squeeze in fun things with our friends who we would soon be leaving. It was a great month.

Elliott fell and hit her head on a stool. This was her first really bad goose egg! Yikes!

Elliott captured this sweet one of Piper giving me a kiss. 

Piper climbed up on this dolly and was balancing at the top. Seriously, there was nothing keeping it from falling over!

Kate turns 4!

Elliott's sweet friend, Anne Tatum and their matching braids!

Ready for some cooler weather!

Working on house plans!

Target had their Halloween clearance for 90% off. These were $2.50 each! Score!

More house plans!

Elliott had a talk for church and she decided to set up her babies/bears and practice to them!