Early Christmas at Grandma & Grandpa Montgomery's

We had a very special Saturday we got some Christmas presents early. My Mom and Dad are going to spend Christmas with my brother Kurt. Max and Kate could not wait for the cousins to come. We ate yummy food and opened gifts. It was a lot of fun. Thanks Mom and Dad. The kids always make a haul at Grandma's she really loves Christmas and always makes it special. The one thing the kids look forward to every year are the stockings!

Maiya & Kate



The chaos!

Max & his guitar hero!!! Yes!

He told me Mom that cost lots of money like $10 and Grandma and Grandpa got it for me. They ROCK!

I think I was the winner winner chicken dinner! My mom made me this beautiful quilt! It is so cute, the blocks are different crazy nurses! I love it ...my Mom is the BEST! I had no idea she had made it for me she has been sneaking around and hiding it from me! The back is black minkies the softest material every.

Kate & Maiya opening gifts. Kate got a new big girl bed. It is this cute little toddler sleigh bed. So cute. Lets hope she will sleep in it.

Jake and Ian looking cool.This is the only picture I got of Ian. Jake got him a shirt from work and I think he really liked it, he put it right on. It has to be cool Uncle Jake got it for him.

What out Hannah Montana, here comes Ms. Maiya! She got a keyboard and headset microphone. I am sure the Montgomery home is rocking right now!

Papa Ned in his new hat!

Adam tearing in, he got some cool magnets and prank kit. I love this kid, he is the sweetest one I know. I love how many hugs he gives me in one afternoon. He really makes my day!

What a fun day thanks Mom and Dad you always give and do much more than you should, we really love you!

MEOW!

I could not resist posting this, I found it today. This is the bad boy who stole my heart all those years ago!!

ONLY KATELYN SAIGE SUTCH

So last night we went to see Santa at my Mom's school, he comes every year and we have a fun little party for the kids. He is great he remembers the kids from year to year and fun things about them. My kids can wait to go and get their early present from him each year. Thanks Grandma.

Ok to the header...It is Finally Kate's turn (that is what she was thinking) and she hops on his lap and tell him she wants a baby and I say Kate SMILE so I can take your picture and this is what I get....... (click on the photo so you can get the view we had)

And now to my sweet Max. He waited so patiently, he was the second to last to go, and I could just see my little worry wart stress that he had not been good enough to get a present BUT finally he went and froze up... What do you want this year Max? umm umm Army Legos...That's all says Santa.....yup. I love it for me or Jake his list is a mile long. I love you Max!

Here is my Trivia question for today can you name Santa's 10th reindeer???

ALL ABOARD...TO THE NORTH POLE!!!

WE HAVE OUR NEW PJ'S ON AND
WE ARE READY TO GO RIDE THE POLAR EXPRESS!!

WAITING AT THE TRAIN STATION

KATE EXCITED TO GET ON THE TRAIN!

WE RODE ON COACH 3571

(IT WAS THE FIRST AND LAST CAR!)

MOMMY WERE GOING!


MAX EATING HIS COOKIE
I LOVE THE REFLECTION OF HIM AND PAPA NED!

READING THE POLAR EXPRESS

LOOKING FOR THE NORTH POLE..

DRINKING HIS HOT CHOCOLATE!

WE MADE IT TO THE NORTH POLE AND

SANTA BOARDED THE TRAIN AND GAVE ALL THE KIDS A BELL.
CAN YOU HEAR IT RING?

KATE DANCING WITH THE ELVES!

UNLOADING THE TRAIN WHAT A FUN ADVENTURE!!

WE BELIEVE!!!!

THANK YOU... MR. THANKSGIVING!!!!

Please meet Mr. Thanksgiving!!!

Without him we would not have a fabulous meal every year. The turkey is never over done and potato's mashed perfectly. Thanks baby your the best!

Kate having appetizers..

I don't know what the band aid was she got it and put it on herself.

Max and Kate digging in!



Max eating the turkey's head off..mmm.. chocolate




Kate getting her fix so she can keep going!

Snuggling up with Dad before Mom and Dad head off for our black Friday shopping extravaganza. We went to Fashion Place mall at midnight and just kept going!

As always we had a great feast and great day with family and friends!

THE APPLE DOESN'T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE!

I love this....my Grandma Montgomery sent these pictures home with my dad. I knew Kate looked a lot like me but holly cow. She is such a goof ball the other day she was dancing around the living room and Jake asks her what she was doing, her reply was dancing with my monsters! I love her quirky personality. She must get that from Jake?!

I have so much to be thankful for and I am glad so many people I am thankful for are so close to me. Have a great Thanksgiving!!

....mmm my house already smells soo good! Enjoy your day!!

A Thanksgiving must at our house

I use to think I did not like cranberry on turkey until we found this recipe. It could not have been that all I had ever had was that yucky jelly stuff from a can. We found this recipe on food network and really like it, thanks Emeril!!

~Orange Cranberry Sauce~

1 bag cranberries

2 oranges, zested and juiced

1/4 cup ruby port wine

( I have only uses a red Zinfandel wine it is what we had kicking around I would not know the difference anyway I am not up to date on my wine tasting. I am sure a red cooking wine would work too.)

3/4 cup sugar, or more as needed

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1 cup toasted pecans or walnuts

( we have never used the nuts and I think it is good without)

Combine all ingredients together in medium sauce pan, bring to boil, reduce heat to simmering and cook until cranberries are tender, stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until sauce thickens, taste and add more sugar as needed. Fold in toasted nuts, cool and serve at room temperature.

ENJOY! We love Thanksgiving and trying new recipes. We love to add new things to our spread we serve.

P.S. Jake thinks I am CRAZY I put up my Christmas Tree today. I have been dying to, I got a new tree and decorations this year! I love it, my tree is a LITTLE bigger than I thought it would be. Bigger is always better right?