The past couple weeks have been busy for us.  First we welcomed a new visitor.

May I introduce Wilbur, our Elf:

Isn't he a cutie?

Sometimes we find him in the silliest places.

 The kids are having a blast talking to Wilbur and looking for him every morning.  Sometimes he even moves during the day when no one is looking.  The Z-man and I are having just as much fun with him as the kids are.

Also this week, Zippy earned his Bob Cat award.  We're very proud of him.  We've all had a slow start in Cub Scouts, but we're getting the hang of it now and moving right along.

Does the fact that Zippy had to give me a pin mean I've earned MY Bob Cat too?

And Little Man got to help me make cookies all by himself for the first time.  Usually he has to share the helping jobs with Zippy or Munchkin.  But this afternoon, it was just me and my Little Man.  I wish I had a picture of him trying to cool off the cookies.  He took a hot-pad and waved it back and forth above the cookies.  Too cute! We had a GREAT time, and even did the dishes when we were done!

I'm amazed he didn't even try to snitch one when I wasn't looking.  What a sweet boy!

Here's hoping everyone is having a wonderful and peaceful Christmas season.