Happy Holidays Love the Moss Family

Here is our family Christmas pictures. We gave them to the grandparents in frames who felt a little shorted since the photo is now outdated thanks to Hunter. More on our newest little joy when I get the pictures downloaded. We hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a new year full of great surprises!

Ellie's Polar Express party @ School

Ellie's pre-school had a Polar Express party at school last week. Ellie was so excited for it all week. They had to show up to school that day in their pj's and special ticket to get on the "train". On their train ride they had hot chocolate and read the book the Polar Express. They also sang Jingle Bells to the Moms and Dads (well Ellie just stood there while everyone else sang, even though she sings that song at home all the time!) After singing time they got to decorate and eat cookies! When all was said and done they brought home a bell from Santa's sleigh! Ellie had lots of fun and it was really cute!

Making Cookies

This past weekend we had a few friends over so that our kids could make sugar cookies together. Ellie was so excited for everyone to come over, she would ask seriously every 5 minutes where her friends were! Well the kids had a blast, and Mommy did pretty good too despite the mess! Out of all the kids I think that my 2 were the messiest (of course). Ellie's cookies were a masterpiece and a cavity waiting to happen! Not only did they have tons of frosting and sprinkles, but there were layers of it on each cookie! Then there was Carson who totally got into it, which I wasn't anticipating at all, but I should have cause he thinks he is one of the big kids and will do whatever they are doing to prove it. Most of Carson's decorations ended up either in his mouth or on his clothes, which actually made his cookies edible! Well the night was a sucess, the kids had so much fun together. So thanks to the Rodriguez and McMullin families for hangin out and having fun!

Train ride to Olvera St.

On Saturday the Moss family took the train down to Olvera St. It's a tradition in the Moss/Byer family to go down there every year at Christmas to eat taquitos, and pick out a pinata that we crack open on Christmas Eve. So Matt, myself, Ellie, Carson, Uncle Rich, Aunt Julie, Blake, Logan, and Grandma and Grandpa all met at the train stationthat morning. The kids were so excited to go on the train, and even though it was a little pricey it was so much more relaxing and fun than it is to drive. When we got there we were all hungry and ate the famous taquitos which Matthew absolutely loves! To my surprise Ellie loved them too (like father, like daughter!). After lunch we went on the search for the perfect pinata. It eventually came down to a Christmas tree and a boot. As you can see the boot won! It is so big it makes Carson look tiny, but he still insisted on caring it around like the big kids did. Well we eventually made it back on the train. It was a long day especially since I am hugely pregnant, but the kids had a blast and it was well worth making great memories with my family!

Decorating for Christmas!

Last weekend Matt, the kids and I got up and decorated the house for Christmas. To follow Moss tradition we had donuts and hot chocolate while we decorated our tree. I love Christmas, it is my favorite time of year! The kids had so much fun putting the ornaments on the Christmas tree (well Ellie had fun putting them on and Carson had fun taking them off!) Even though it took twice as long to decorate we had a blast and it was well worth it!