Merry Christmas!

We continued several of our Christmas traditions - Elf on the Shelf, advent calendar, and Pj's on Christmas Eve. We added two more advent components with a a book a day for 25 days and a "Be Kind" calendar from our pastor.  The tree was cut and up the weekend after Thanksgiving and we'll likely take it down this week.  The needles are everywhere!  Unlike years past, we did have one fall due to an "butt" pushing it over.  Whoops. 

The kids were spoiled again this year in the gift department.   I almost returned all of Sam's presents, but the open mouth, fishy kissed get me every time.  Some of their favorites include Abby's vanity table (for her hair and nail appointments, of course!) and sewing machine.  She can't wait to learn to sew with her Mimi! And, Sam is enjoying his crystal climbers and bristle blocks.  Two toys we found at our library and the kids really enjoyed. They really are thankful and appreciative of all their new playthings and I was most proud of Abby digging through the pile to give HER presents to Daddy and Sam first on Christmas morning. She's very excite to get presents, but she understands the importance of sharing and giving to others as well.