Now that our tree is up...the littles cannot keep away!
That tree just sucks em all in!
The girls...constantly making gifts for anyone...everyone....dolls!
Oh, daily checks...making sure the gifts they are gifting are still there.
(Sometimes Henry McSwiperson snatches, unwraps and leaves the contents strung all over...always resulting in tears from his sisters!)
And my girls...always checking for NEW gifts under the tree too!
Just today, Laney bought SECRET gifts for everyone from her school's Gingerbread Store.
Now, If I were a betting mom, I would put a lot of money on the fact that my chic will totally spill the beans before Xmas.
She's already busting from the seams!
Oh, and how's Henry doing with the tree? Let's see...
1. hourly ornament rearrange sessions
2. loves the metal kitty ornaments...steals them all...puts them all out, has them talk to each other
3. have only found a book, toy story figurines and Sacco's dog treats between the branches. Can't wait to see what other goodies Henry adds!
Anyone else loving the tree?
Ubecha!
Haven't seen much of George since the evergreen went up.
He has a new home under it.
Thinks its a tanning salon!
Guess sweet kitty got a bit tired of the faux tan look...
he did come out from under the bulbs today...
guess his body craved some real UVAs.
So yes, the children are already in the Christmas spirit...probably because this decided to make a grand entry yesterday...
With snow swirling around, and the twinkle of the Christmas tree lights...
I did a few last preps for December's entrance...
Advent calenders.
Last year got cute ones...a lil chocolate a day...for $1 at Trader Joe's.
Well, those babies sold out in 2 days!
Pier One...out, Target...out.
So, I came up with my own version.
Made one for my three littles, and made one for cousins Megan and Madison down the lane.
Just some sweet daily surprises!
And tomorrow, our Elf on a Shelf comes out!
Can't wait for this little devil!
Last year's version went MIA.
Never did find him!
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Wow! With the holidays surrounding us, and now that the countdown is on...
we've all been showing our better sides.
1. Some of us have a wee bit more tolerance of others.
We don't hiss, swat, growl or spit at each other.
Yes, goodwill to men.
2. Someone decided to let this momma exercise while he made dinner AND dessert!
Not just dessert, but Rachel Ray's blueberry cobbler!
Well, guess he needed Rachel Ray right beside him...
this was the outcome...AFTER he scraped off the top layer...that was as black as our countertop.
Oh well, hubs was quite a great sport about it all.
3. We are definitely trying to help out those in need. And this is our latest project...
Don't judge.
I promise we don't live on the wrong side of town.
This, my friends, is hub's 350,000th animal home that he has rigged up for a stray.
We used to buy cool looking homes, but after time, they deteriorate, and we throw them out.
Trust me, doing this is definitely NOT on Jon's top 100 list, but he knows how much this means to me.
And guess who likes his new home?
This is right after I added a fresh blanket...straight outta the dryer!
See the snow?
Well, last night, hubs put on his boots and coat and went out in the 20 mile hour winds that were throwing snow all over...to wrap Oscar's home in layers of plastic.
Gave him more fresh linens too.
Oh, and hot chicken casserole is ready to go out to this sweet kitty...Hope he likes his dinner!
Ya, we are all trying just a bit harder, giving a bit more.
Never know who's watching.
Nobody wants coal!
