He will kill me for this later

Griffin and Tyler decided to put on a fashion show for us last night. They had apparently discovered Ella's dress up collection and found it hilarious. Here are some of the pics I took :)

Christmas Pictures

I wanted to post some pictures from Christmas for those of you who we weren't able to be with us. Here are some of the classic moments from our holidays!

Wishing we were going here!

Last year at this time, Gabe and I were headed to Maui. That is by far my most favorite trip ever and one of the most memorable for Gabe and I. This week the weather here has been a high of 30 and really cold. It makes me long for the warm Maui nights and the Hukuhukunukapua restaurant..lol.. Yes that really is the name and is very fun to say if you can ever remember it :) So here are some pictures from our vacation to help remember the warm sun!

We're back!

We have been so busy the last couple of months that I had lost touch with my blogging. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving in Georgia and a very nice Christmas here at home. The kids really enjoyed all of their gifts from everyone and what they got from Santa. Ella got a barbie dream house as her big present and Griffin got a car track table thing. I will post pictures from Christmas morning. The kids are going to school and Ella is learning soo much. She came home yesterday and told us that she was getting moved up to books. Which means that she will now be part of a small reading group. I can't believe my little baby girl is beginning to read. It is just so surreal. I am so excited for her and she promised to tell us all about it today when she gets home. Griffin is really starting to use more of his words and is learning so much at preschool. And I am glad to report that he is FINALLY staying out of trouble :) When we took Griffin to his school Christmas party it was so cute because a few of the boys as we were walking down the hallway were yelling "Hey Griffey" and "Hey Griff." I found it so cute that they have already nicknamed him :)

HOLLY-YOO-YAH

We are getting ready for Christmas a little early this year. Last Thursday, I let Ella, Griffin, Taylor, and Tyler help me put up the tree. They were so helpful and loved putting ornaments on the tree and we only broke one. lol... The kids have been singing Christmas songs that Mr. Fuller (their music teacher) has been teaching them. Ella's favorite is hallelugah or Holly-yoo-yah (as she says it.) I am not quite sure what the song is, but this is the only line she knows. Griffin loves Jingle Bells and will shout it everywhere where we go. It is too cute. Today, Griffin brought home a frame he made at school with his picture in it. Around the frame were all of the things he is thankful for and here is his list.
1. Snakes (This was first) lol
2. Mom and Dad
3. Sister
4. My own bed
5. Nanny
6. Grandpa

I hope everyone has a very Happy Thanksgiving!!

Nice Surprise

Donna and Jerry decided to drive in Friday and buy a car from Gabe and visit. We were so excited and enjoyed their visit very much just wish it were a little bit longer. Griffin particularly enjoyed "Papa Jerry" and was very affectionate with him. Just want to tell them Thank You so much for driving in and hanging out with us!! We love you guys!

Report Card Time and Parent Teacher Conferences

I went to Ella and Griffin's parent teacher conferences last Thursday. I went to see Ella's teacher first and she said that Ella was doing great, a joy to have in class, and very mature for her age. She also said that she listens very well and takes direction easily. Pretty much a teacher's dream :) Well then I went to Griffin's class..Haha.. I was pretty sure of what she would say but i thought I would share some of the highlights.
1. Griffin is very stubborn but very sweet at times (This is very true)
2. He is the youngest in the class but tells them he is five even when they try to teach him that he is three. He doesn't care and insists that he is indeed five. (He even does this at home, he just refuses to accept the fact that he is three.)
3. He knows most of his colors except brown (which he says is chocolate), gray, and white
4. He says that he doesn't know his parents names which I know for a fact he does because he calls me Brandy Gossett when he wants my attention. And he also always says Gabe Gossett. So I think he just wants to be ornery.

After leaving the conferences I just had to laugh because I figured Griffin's would go that way. His teacher really enjoys his personality but it makes it a little difficult when she is trying to teach him new things and he already thinks he knows it all..lol....