Holiday Fun

We have a Christmas Break tradition. We pull the kids in sleds behind cars with some of our best friends. This year was as fun as always. The kids are getting big enough that we can take the corners really fast and after their wipe outs they will get back on the sled.

The pants are actually blue underneath the many layers of snow.

Our elementary school puts on a program for the lower pod (K-3). This was the last year we will have someone young enough to be in it. Coleby was an Abominable Snow Man. He did an Awesome job.
And of course we had a nice Christmas also. It was a year for "lasts". It was probably the last year to have all BELIEVERS. I hope I am wrong but Cole will be 10 yrs. old, and most kids that age have been told by many friends and classmates the true facts about the Holidays.

He asked for only one present, a RIP STICK. He has yet to stand and balance on it but I'm sure he'll make some real progress by spring.

We, of course, all had a nice day. Paige really got into the spirit of giving and it was such a good experience for her. The boys got more hunting stuff. They couldn't have been happier.
We hope you all had a nice Christmas as a kick off to a Wonderful New Year!

Self Control ! What's that? Merry Christmas Tummy tum.

Okay. I am having serious issues here. Heaven help me. I love making Holiday goodies. The taste testing is the bestest part of all. But this year I can't seem to stop after I test. I keep tasting and tasting and tasting some more. My gut is so full, but it's "Oh So Happy".

Tis' the season too be joyful though. And I am definitely joyFULL. Here is a small sampling of the gifts I've given to my tummy today. Merry Christmas to my taste buds and my tummy.

Winter Wonderland

The first big snow storm is always so Beautiful. I had to take a few pics. of this one. I know you all probably have your own snow but I still wanted to post how pretty this was. Too bad it had to be 11 below zero when I was out there. That is Too DANG COLD.

Look- This snow really does Glisten. It looks like glitter or diamonds are all over.

Our own little Winter Wonderland!

Light all a'glow

It's amazing how crazy my house is on Decorating day.But I love how it makes me feel . I love the twinkle of the white lights. I love the festive music. I love the smiles on kids faces. I love all the guessing that goes on and the fun secrets. I love hot cocoa stirred with candy canes. I love garland intertwined around my hand rail. I love the homemade stockings my Grandma knits. I love opening boxes to once again see special ornament. And I love the tangible excitement in the air. It's just a nice time.

Like everything in life, it takes time to make things really nice. After 2 days of trading out French Country for Holiday Deco, my house does look really nice .

Thanks kids for your help, what a fun Family Home Evening!

Just maybe you were even nice enough for Santa to visit.