Hailey tells the Christmas story:

And just in case you need a translation:

“We gave presents at Christmas cuz it’s Jesus birthday.
Long ago an angel told … she would have a … named Jesus.
Mary and her husband Joseph were very happy, but they had to get ready to that baby.
That’s Mary, that’s Joseph and that’s the bed.
I’m scratching my ear.
They had to take a long trip to Bethlehem. 
Joseph rode a donkey and Joseph walked.
Many people… got to Bethlehem, many people were there.
There was no place for them to stay… there was no place for them to stay.
We skipped a page. We skipped one.
They slept in a stable with a cow and donkey.
That night baby Jesus was born.
Along came an angel.
Donkey.  And baby Jesus was not born.
They give presents cuz they loved him, so much.
We gotta show our love.
… and Jesus birthday.
Happy Birthday to You baby Jesus.
Oh… there’s a little cow.  Look at the little cow.
Happy Birthday
That’s the end.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

I have received this fun Christmas questionnaire in my email a few times, so I thought it would be fun to post my answers on my blog.

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Both- but probably more wrapping paper.
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial
3. When do you put up the tree? Usually the first week in December.
4. When do you take the tree down? It’s a little embarrassing to admit it, but it usually stays up until February.  I learned this from my mom.
5. Do you like eggnog? I love eggnog!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? I can’t really think of a specific gift.  But I think more important than the gifts I received is the memories I have.  I have a lot of great memories from Christmas time and that is my favorite gift!
7. Hardest person to buy for? Rich
8. Easiest person to buy for? Hailey
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? I mail them.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I’ve never received a bad Christmas gift.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?  Christmas Vacation
13 When do you start shopping for Christmas? On Black Friday
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I would never do something like that…
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? All of the yummy Christmas cookies
16. Lights on the tree? We have white lights on our tree.
17. Favorite Christmas song?  Daddy Stuff by Sammy Kershaw
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? I can’t decide on this one.  I want to be home so Hailey can open her presents on Christmas morning and spend the day playing with her new things.  But, I also want to be with our family.
19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer? Yup
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas morning
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Not getting to spend time with everyone I want to be with.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? My favorite ornaments are the ones I have that Brooke made when she was little.  I also have one that I made of Hailey’s hand print the year she was born that I love.  My theme on my tree is different shades of blue, silver and snowmen.
24. Favorite thing for Christmas dinner? I am stealing my mom’s answer for this one- We always went to my grandparents house for Christmas dinner and there are a lot of good memories. I wish we could all go back just one more time for one of Grammy’s Christmas dinners with all the trimmings.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? I want everyone to be healthy and happy.
26. Who is most likely to respond to this? Everyone who loves me
27. Who is least likely to respond: People who do not love me.

So, now if you love me- post your answers!  Let me know if you do play along so I can check out your answers.

See my little turkey? Isn’t she cute?

This is a cute turkey costume that my mom made for Hailey. She made them for her kindergarteners at school and made an extra one for Hailey. And as you can see, Hailey loved it!

And I am sorry to say that that is the only picture I have to share from our Thanksgiving fun. We had a blast but I just didn’t take a whole lot of pictures. I know what you’re thinking- what kind of blogger doesn’t take at least a few pictures? A bad one!

Anyhoo- we had a wonderful Thanksgiving at my parents house- my mom made a delicious meal. And we all ate until we couldn’t move. Then we rested for a little while and then ate some more. And that is what we did all weekend long.

We spent some time during the weekend shopping (in between meals) and I got a little bit done. Hailey was so good and very cooperative during our shopping trips. Having “Gramma” and “Pa” there helped a lot because she is so much more cooperative for them than she is for me. One night at the mall Hailey visited Santa twice (there weren’t any other kids around). She still wouldn’t sit on his lap but she did give him a hug, so she’s getting a little closer. The second time she visited him he sang “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer” to her and it was so cute. Santa had an amazing voice and Hailey just watched him and listened to him. And can you believe I didn’t have my camera to get a picture? Bad mommy, I know.

We got home yesterday and I’m still hiding from my scale and the bad news I know it will be bringing.  

How was your Thanksgiving?