I Think My Santa Days Are Numbered!

Most of you are probably thinking Allysa- WRONG! It may be Ash who finally figures it out. Do get me wrong Allysa asked once in 2nd grade and I asked if she thought it was worth taking the chance not to believe and she has NEVER mentioned it since.
Here are just some events that have happened.

Last week as you know the Macy's Santa came to their school and they all determined that he was the REAL Santa , however Ashlee proceeded to tell me a few days later that the elves that came were not.
Here is her reason " The elves had long hats to hide their human ears".

Next up- we had our annual Santa gathering with the Juengers, James, Wendels, Brooks and Hiles. Santa gave Ashlee her gift all is well but then she got upset because she told me she saw the bath and body works items at home so there is no way Santa brought. With some fancy foot work- asked if she saw the DVD and she said no and I told yes I bought alot of similar stuff for other friends and family and that if it was hers would I have not hidden it. Got by with that!!!

Today, Jonathon the elf was hanging out the stocking and Ashlee read his tag and it said "Made in China". Well she does not get how that can be since he is real and then rationalized maybe it is just his clothes.

Basically, once she puts all this together it will be OVER!

Catching Up.....

Obviously, I am behind yet AGAIN!!!! Time is just going faster than I can keep so let me see if I can get you all caught up!!!
We went to WV for Thanksgiving spent time with both sets of grandparents, went to movies and made sure we hit Drovers and DJ's. I was bummed we could not squeeze in DiCarlos :(
Next up, getting the house ready for Christmas! Both trees up and Ginger the kitty has done fairly well with not getting into them. It did help she was declawed and spayed so she has been on the calmer side.
Ashlee's b-day- she had a nice day but because it snuck up on me her kid birthday is not until Jan. Actually she is Ok with her. Part of the problem is her basketball schedule so I waited for that schedule then before I knew it was less than 10 days before her b-day. She is doing ok in b-ball. She is good passer but needs to work on defending and shooting. She is just not sure and is playing with mostly boys.
Allysa has been busy with school, she had her 5th grade play and they went across the US. They sang all the Big 10 songs but when they go to Michigan, well instead of singing there was alot of BOOING!!!! Guess, that is when you know you live in Buckeye country!
As far as football- the Bucks are on the way to the Rose Bowl to play the Ducks! Well, the Steelers have imploded!
Last weekend we had special visit from a highschool friend- Angie McBee. She was in town for her sons hockey game. They had some time to kill in between the games and before OSU/Mich hockey games. The boys had on their Michigan jerseys and the girls did not take that well and changed quickly into their Buckeye gear!
This week is JUST NUTS!!! The Lang girls spent the night so Jay and Brenda could go away for a night and next up the Hile girls!!!! Never a dull moment here!
The most entertaining thing was coming home to the 5 girls and asking why the photos of the girls with Santa were on the kitchen table. Let me give you some backstory- the Macy Day Santa came to their school for a special visit due all their fundraising. So, I ask why and had 5 girls tell me that there is NO WAY those are the real Santa because the real Santa was at the school. To add to it, today Ashlee told me it was the real Santa but the elves were fake. She said they were long hats to hide their human ears :)
For those wondering, YES Jonathan the elf finally arrived.

The 4 am Christmas Conversation.....

For those of you who know Ashlee, you are well aware she is an early riser but this am she was all stuffy and woke up much earlier than I would have liked. Needless, to say she did not go back to sleep nor did I but she did have some insightful questions.
Ashlee- Mom where do you think Santa will put the gifts because there is not any room with all the gifts Nana brought. (Those who know my mom will not be surprised)
Me- He will figure it out
Ashlee- He always takes are stockings down- where will he put those?
Me- Do not worry just go back to sleep because we do not even know if he has been here yet.
Ashlee- I guess he will use his magic to figure it all out
Me- That sounds like a good answer to me let's go back to sleep.

We are still up because she needed to have a breathing treatment and in 3 seconds she determined Santa was here because he ate his cookies.


Merry Christmas Everyone.

The Elf is Back.............

For those of that were petitioning for Jonathon the Elf to return, he did. However, he and Santa set up some clear rules and consequences. Here are the rules:
- Listen to your parents
- Take care of your stuff
- Keep your room straightened up
- Stop fighting with each other and your friends so much

Santa and Jonathon will keep a close eye and if they do not follow the rules Jonathon will not be allowed to come back and they will be placed on the naughty list for next Christmas.

Ho-Ho-Ho

Santa made an early visit to the Mascolino, Wendel, Juenger, James and Hile families, this has been a tradition for our family for the past 4 or 5 years and some much longer. It is a great way to kick of the Holiday Season. I say it often but I have been blessed with the most wonderful set of friends . For me they are family, I know I can count on them for the good and bad times...
Unfortunately since Friday, behavior has taken a turn for the worst and Jonathon our elf returned to North Pole to report to Santa. He left the girls a note, that they had 4 days to get it together and maybe he will get to come back and Santa will take them off the naughty list.
Enjoy the pics and slide show.

The Mascolino Family and Santa

The whole gang(including the obnoxious teenager) and Santa
Ashlee and Santa



Allysa obviously very happy with her gift

Alysa and Santa