tired of my Xmas posts?

Last night was our Christmas lights tradition. We nixed the Starbucks hot chocolate this year. They just wanted some light action. But we still had Christmas songs boomin from the truck!

We hit up our usual spots around our neighborhood and then the good 'ol Fab 40's. Never disappoints.

all excited and wide-eyed

Troy wanted me to catch this shot for a certain mouse couple :)

LOVED all the street lits up. Entire blocks. We were all in awe.

and then there was silence...


The kids are off track until early February. I know alot of parents count down the days until their kids go BACK to school. I swear I count down the days until they are OFF. We love having them home. Yes it's louder, stressful at times and super duper busy but I love it like that.

I love them jumping in our bed in the morning, making chocolate chip pancakes, baking with Mila, playing board games all day which consists of turn taking and patience, building forts out of blankets, library trips, Christmas crafts and just hearing the laughter, getting the hugs and I love you's all day.

Yep. Call us crazy. We love them kiddos.




watching each other play games



movie afternoon every day complete with blankets, pillows and popcorn



Lillian gave them this game for Xmas and it comes out at least 3 times a day


Having our techno savvy son help his Dad set up his new Kindle Fire.





a very deserving Daddy



got to open up some goodies! I was tired of the Fed Ex and UPS guys ringing the door everyday and it was all for someone else.



my new BFF. Mila's too. Because of this awesome stuff we can bake all day long! Where have I been? This paper rocks.


And just because I was done making dinner and dancing around the kitchen to Outkast and because I look as white as my shirt and as tired as a dog.....

I'm feeling great these days considering what I was dealing with.

Blessed. Grateful. Loved. HAPPY.

oh and Christmas is almost here!!!!

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xo