Tis the Season

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Christmas time and decorating the house for the season. This year the kids were so helpful and we got it done in record time. Now to sit back and enjoy our favorite time of year with those we love.

Merry Christmas from my little elves.
Lookwho has discovered the Christmas tree. He would touch the branch and then get so excited and flap his arms in excitement. Cutest thing ever!!
This is our Elf on the Shelf. He reports to Santa every night and the kids have to search the house every morning to find out where he has sat himself to keep a watch over them for the day.
Our beautiful tree decorated with all the kids ornaments that have been collected over the years.
I love having this collection of Santa's. All but the tall white one where my mother-in-laws before she passed away. I love every one of them and what a great way to remember her at this time of year.

My whole Santa wall. At my house if you stop believing in Santa, you get underwear. Everyone is a believer!!
The true reason for the season, Christ's birth. I have a few nativity sets but this one is my absolute favorite. The stocking were all made by my wonderful, favorite Grandma Buttars. They are a great treasure!!
I love these little winter decorations and leave them up through January.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. My your season be blessed with happiness and safety and may you be surrounded by those you love and treasure most.

The Many Hats of Ethan

It never ceases to amaze me how cute this little boy is! He will wear any hat that is put on his head and never tries to pull it off. We love this little Mister!
This has got to be the cutest Santa in the country!
Mommy's little monster wearing his little monster.
Sometimes Ethan is "knotty"!
The newest viking for the Capitol One commercials!!

Giving blogging another try

So I realize it has been FOREVER since I have updated this blog. But I think I'm ready to get back into it. There has been so much going on in the last year or so. We have had the blessing and privilege of welcoming a new little spirit into our home. Ethan has been so much fun for all of us. He is such a happy baby and a joy to be around, even Calista can't stay mad at anything when she is around him because he always makes her smile. Life is good!!!