Wordless Wednesday~ Planting our Amaryllis

 

 

 

(Thanks Aunt Nette!)

Wordless Wednesday~ Elfie's Shenanigans

Weekend Recap

Friday night:

Did I mention it's c-c-c-cold out? We hunkered down, made Christmas goodies and danced to Christmas music in the kitchen. 

Saturday night:

Andy and I were supposed to head to a Christmas party for his work but it was canceled at the last minute. Thanks to Rea's Uncle and Aunt for watching her so we could still enjoy date night!

We checked out a really fun place downtown that has lots of arcade games. The best part was a life sized Connect Four. Brought back so many fun childhood memories!  We finished off the night with dinner at Skips.

Christmas toes!
Reagan had her toes painted at her sleepover... She loves them- thanks Aunt B!

Sunday:

Snow day!  We had fun lounging in pj's while 4 inches of snow fell.

Stuck!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Christmas in the Junction

We braved the frigid temps last Thursday night to have fun at our annual Christmas in the Junction! It was chilly but we kept warm by shopping and enjoying dinner at Cooper's on 5th. Always a good time out with my girls!

Wordless Wednesday~ Christmas crafts!

Remembering...

My grandma gave me my first nativity scene years ago when she was still able to shop and know who she was shopping for. It was one of the last Christmas's she would be able to do that.

Even though she's no longer with us, I feel her spirit every time I dust off the box and pull out the pieces. This year Reagan has been enamored with it and the stories of Jesus' birthday.  She likes to rearrange the figurines but baby Jesus is always in the middle.  As he should be.

Remembering those who can't be with us this Christmas and thanking God for those special Guardian Angels.

Feeling Festive.

Out with the turkey, in with all things Christmas!

I was able to get our Christmas decorations up, Christmas cards addressed/mailed, and remembered to 'move' Elfie three nights in a row. I'm feeling accomplished!  We also had a few fun things planned this weekend and even though we were busy, it was a FUN busy!

Festive, get yourself in the holiday spirit, pics:

On Saturday afternoon, Rea and I kept up with our annual tradition of attending Disney On Ice. It was really cute this year and Rea loved the emphasis on Ariel, her favorite princess. 

 

 

 She's contemplating why the security guards can go onto the ice but she can't. You know, because she loves to ice skate. Despite never having gone before.

 

 

Saturday night our friends the Miller's came over and Rea had a fun play date with her good friend, Ava. I had Rea clean her room before they came over.  Didn't seem to matter after 3 hours of hard core toddler play.

Sunday Funday!

Early morning tree decorating with candy canes. 

A trip to Bass Pro to see Santa with our friends- despite a 2 hour wait, lunch at Uncle Buck's helped, we had fun!

She expects a four-wheeler under the tree Christmas morning. She's watching too much Duck Dynasty with Daddy.

And...since seeing Santa one time per day wasn't enough, Santa made a surprise trip to our neighborhood, along with the DMFD, for Santa sighting #2.  They were also collecting food donations for the local food pantry so it was a great teachable moment for Rea.   A great way to end a weekend!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! P.S. Is it Friday yet?!