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We're in full swing for the Christmas season! The tree went up last weekend, the house is fully decorated (inside), we're going to make all of the Christmas treats next weekend (all ingredients have been purchased), 99% of the gifts are here and waiting to be wrapped (not looking forward to wrapping them, ugh), Christmas cards have been sent out, Christmas movies have been selected and we'll start watching them this weekend, and we're dropping off G's letter to Santa today at a local Santa drop spot in our neighborhood (pretty dang convenient if you ask me!)



In fact, I feel so on top of things that I actually took a nap this afternoon. Pria and I laid in the sun in our guestroom and soaked up the warm rays. I've been reminded (by social media of all things, shock!) that making time for yourself is a task that can't be ignored. So, even though I should have been doing laundry or cleaning the house, I opted to take an hour to rest. And in that hour, both kids filtered into the room and spent time with me and Pria, and even Scott came in and we chatted for a bit. It was lovely, and it needs to happen more often!

Did I mention that George is back? He showed up on December 1...I was getting a little worried that he had forgotten, but he must have gotten a reminder from one of his elf friends. Whew!

December 1
"Christmas is Here!"


December 2
"Christmas Shopping List"


December 3
"What should I draw next? An elf portrait?"


We've had a few winter storms this week, so the kids took advantage of the fluffy stuff (after helping to shovel) with a snowball fight and snow angels. Which then led into some hot chocolate...because it's the best way to get warm after playing in the snow!

G working hard...and getting dusted by snow from Ava! I love how the red and green lights from our house are captured in this snowy shot


Final result


Yum!



We even managed to squeeze in some non-Christmas fun...we took a family trip to the movies last weekend, G has been building forts in the family room, and Ava went back to The Bank and played in the pep band for the RHS football team's game for the 6A state championship (sadly, they did not win...but it's fantastic that they made it there!)


Where's the G??


It's going to be a very busy season, like always, but we're trying to slow down and have a few minutes of peace each day. I realized earlier today that I like winter. Like, actually enjoy it. It's not a season I suffer through...I look forward to it. I never thought I would feel that way, but there's something so beautiful about the snow, bright blue skies, and excitement of the season. (I may not feel the same way in March, but in early December, it's a different story, lol.)

What are you looking forward to the most during this holiday time?

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