Family Rivalry and New Traditions

Last night we traveled to Mike and Shannon's for a little football. The Cowboys were playing the Saints. As you all know, Mike is a huge Cowboys fan and Uncle Mike is a huge Saints, fan so it was only fitting that we watch together. Plus they just finished their theatre room in the basement and wanted to share it with us. The boys had fun watching the game, which fun for us, the Cowboys won, and the ladies had fun all being together. Kelly, Ryan, and Ryder also came so it was lots of fun.

During the game, the kids had a great time and Kelly gave Riley a bang trim and Eli his first haircut. They both did a fabulous job. The little girls played until they were all worn out and then fell asleep on the couch. We even stayed for a sleepover! It was a great night!!!! Maybe they'll invite us back again:)

Auntie Shannon also started a new tradition for Riley. She gave her an "elf on the shelf". In case you don't know what that is, it is a book that tells a story about an elf that comes to live with a family and then each night when the kids are sleeping, the elf reports back to Santa to tell him whether they were naughty or nice that day. And it come with its very own elf to watch your house. It worked great this year. If she was being naughty, we would just say "elfie is watching" and then she would stop. How much longer with that last? Thanks Shannon and Mike for the great new tradition!