Holley Days 2014

Lolo and Papa Don journeyed north for what one of them hoped would be a white Christmas.  (Papa Don won that one.)  Their trip ended up getting cut short so it went by in a flurry but we packed in some fun!

The days leading up to Christmas were full of games and puzzles and cooking.

Christmas Eve was full of fanciness.

Followed by a lot of Christmas morning excitement!

Christmas afternoon everyone enjoyed the toys.

It was a very happy Holley Day!

Christmas Cut Outs 2014

Meet Me Under the Mistletoe

Rejoice Weekend

Last weekend was the 3rd Sunday of Advent, known as Rejoice Sunday.  We rejoiced in the joys of Christmastime, childhood, and being together.

Saturday we began our baking.

 

 

And Natalie took Dad to the garage for a short build session.

Sunday we rode the M&H Railroad's Santa Surprise Train.  St. Nick knew we still have some big train lovers and gave us tickets!

 

Rejoice indeed.  What is sweeter than watching the magic of Christmas through your children's eyes?

Snow Much Fun

Operation Ho Ho

Last night was our neighborhood's annual Operation Ho Ho party, complete with a visit from Santa.  Since they've been good this year, the girls told him their requests.  Audrey asked for a Palace Pet Busy Book and explained in detail what it was.  Natalie asked for a pillow pet.  Natalie also made him two perler bead shapes as a gift because, in her words, he gives presents to everyone but no one gives him presents.  Now that's Christmas spirit.

 

Tree decorating - only faster!

 

 

Merry Christmas!