Santa Visit & Christmas Decor

We went & saw Santa Claus yesterday. This year was a smashing success. No tears by either girl! 

Olivia was very shy. She wouldn't say what she wanted right away. But eventually he got her to tell him what she wanted.

Rachel wasn't scared at all this year. She went right up & told him exactly what she wanted.

The girls & I, or just me, decorated the house for Christmas last weekend. It looks great.

The tree. Best pic I have so far. With flash doesn't do it justice. Without flash & it ends up a little blurry. 6 of 1 & half dozen of another. Oh well....

I need to get a real wreath so I have the pine scent in the house. I miss that having a fake tree. What I don't miss is the bazillion pine needles on the floor.

this is my life



self portraits with the Jar - he makes this face every single time.



Welcome December

I cannot believe December is here already. Tis the season..........

Winter officially kicked off for us this weekend. We changed the house from fall/harvest to Christmas. All things shiney red, green, & silver. The tree is up & looking extra pretty this year. There is a popcorn string of garland that was painstakingly put together by myself. The girls lost interest after the popcorn was done popping. Cinnamon scented pinecones are filling the house with an overwhelming aroma. Jarrett said they were a little much, but I love them.

Last night was the small town Christmas parade! I was so excited for it. Olivia was in the parade this year with her dance class. She was a little hesitant at first, but loved it. She had to walk quite a ways. And it was fuh-reezing cold. It was a long one too, about 45 minute parade. Poor Rachey was a tired girl & fell asleep before Olivia made her way to where we were standing.

my girl walking in the parade

my girl after the parade

Santa Claus made his big arrival

other parade fun