it's begining to look like christmas

I would love to say that our Christmas cards are sent out, our tree is up, gifts are wrapped but i would be telling a complete lie.  The truth is we haven't even taken Christmas pictures yet, the tree is still boxed in the basement and gifts are waiting to be wrapped.  I did dress the kids up in Christmas pj's tonight to help me feel more ready for Christmas. 
Christmas pictures will be taken this week.  Cards will go out when Gabriel is out of the hospital.  (They will be new year cards.) Everyone should receive them before Isabella's birthday in February ;).  If you would like to receive a Christmas card please feel free to send me your address erinelisepurdy@gmail.com just don't get upset when they are not there in a timely fashion ;). 
I tried to get the kids to sit nicely together for some funny matching Pj pictures.  Thank you Mimi and Papa for picking up Pj's last year at the after Christmas sales!  Here is my attempt to get the kids to sit still for five seconds.  Needless to say Gabe laughed the whole time and was not a lot of help...
Okay everybody look at the camera

Isabella don't lay across your brother.

everybody smile

oh my not so big

look at mommy

dont jump off the couch

cheese

okay I give up, pet the cat

Do you have to carry all of that at once so your sister can't touch it?

Be careful

What the heck are you doing?

and honor of the Minnesota Vikings - Good luck in the cold tonight boys!