Christmas is coming

We took a family picture and sent out Xmas cards this past week.  As always that was a challenge.  Robb and I maintain our frozen smiles when the photographer tries to tickle Bobby and we just tried to keep him from falling off of our laps.  Out of the 30 shots about 3 turned out where both kids were looking at camera at same time.  We also went to look at Xmas lights around town and in the park as we do every year.  The kids always love doing that.  Our Elf had a mishap when he got too close to the light fixture.  I blame Robb for that one since the light fixture was his choice for a hiding spot.  We then forgot he was up there and had the lights turned on;......eventually we smelled something burning.  The kids were sad to see his burn injuries but band aids seem to help.  Although the kids believe the Elf is real at night I had to try to explain (make up a story) as to why the Elf's burn injuries would probably not heal overnight.  Emmy is getting better and better at Hockey and is still loving it  We are so proud of her positive attitude.