Beautiful Christmas Chaos!

Abby's pre-k class performed the Birth of Jesus today on stage in front of the entire school.  They stole the show from all the other grades.  Abby played one of the three Wise Men and she did great!  I was super excited that Shawn was able to take the day off and come enjoy/help out with the party that was after the play.  

We had a wonderful, chaotic morning!

Goodbye Fall... Hello Winter!

Before we left for Thanksgiving in Oklahoma, Abby's pre-k class learned about Native Americans and the Pilgrims.  When I went to pick her up from school, this is what she came out wearing.

She never poses for pictures but this time I think she knew how cute she was, so she struck a pose!  

We also did a little bit of baking to celebrate turkey day!

Perhaps Shawn and I should have been watching her a little closer!

When we arrived back home from Oklahoma after Thanksgiving, the temperature in our town had begun to drop.  We decided to go outside and say goodbye to fall before breaking out our winter coats.

It took me a while to get into winter mode so instead of putting up the tree, I forced Shawn to help me hang our new curtains in the dinning room and office. 

Behold my early Christmas present! 

The next day we put up the tree.  Abby had a bit of trouble getting Santa to stay on the top.

Attempt number one!

Attempt number two!

Attempt number three!

Finally! But now Mia wanted a turn.

Now that the tree is up and presents are bought (at least most of them anyway), we have been spending a lot of time doing holiday crafts....

(Abby and Mia's sweet friends)

and playing dress up!