Happy New Year!

It's that time to make a "New Year's" resolution and normally it would be to lose that 3-4 pounds I put on over the Holiday season but this year I was good, so I dodged that bullet. :) So next on my list is to take a little more time for me..... even if it is at 4 am. I get so wrapped up with the kids it's easy to forget about myself.... on the other hand before I know it the house will be quiet with no messes to clean up. So scratch that, my New Year's resolution is to enjoy every minute with my children, no matter how small and insignificant they may be. Once the kids are grown I will have plenty of time to shop, read, craft and go to the spa. So cheers to this new year we are blessed with and may we stay healthy and really remember what's important.....

Jacers having fun with his Race Track from Santa

Harlem Globe Trotters

Jace attacks.....

We wish you a Merry Christmas.....

Five little Christmas trees

Breakfast with Santa

The kids enjoyed pancakes and porkies after visiting with Santa.

Church Christmas program

I just want to be a Sheep....

The Portable North Pole

Ellie's message from Santa

http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/guest/A6d8PU66IjfOLvwZcp2pmQ

Sydney's message from Santa

http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/guest/uZCrhIk41gwQ2LQHO5_5cA

Dear Santa,

We are staying in today, getting back to the simpler times,just enjoying family time, watching holiday movies and the girls making and decorating cookies.

Blizzard Aiden

We are blanketed with snow and the girls couldn't wait to play in it. After only 15 minutes they were ready for some hot cocoa, Dad wasn't so lucky, it took him an hour and half to clear the driveway. Once Sydney finished her cocoa she was back out to help Dad. Dad did enjoy watching neighbors try to get through the unplowed streets.

A very White Christmas

I have to admit I love this weather.....I mean there is nothing better than cuddling up on the couch, watching the snow fly and the room being lite by the Christmas tree. It feels like Christmas, I couldn't imagine the holidays without this weather.... I remember my Mom saying the same thing when I was younger, but now enjoys the warmer weather in Florida..... and who knows maybe I will someday too. But right now I am just going to enjoy listening to the wind and watching snowflakes and the kids excitement in that now Santa's sleigh has something to glide on, especially since I have no where to be but home.

St. Nick

Getting presents is so much fun!

St. Nick brought the kids a reindeer of their own.

Christmas caroling in our neighborhood.

Today was a crazy busy day, but it wouldn't be the holidays if we weren't exhausted, right? We started the morning with the girls church Christmas rehearsal, ended with enough time to get home, eat lunch and put on our several layers of clothing for the Howard Christmas parade; the girls marched with their dance class. Then home to wrap up in blankets and drink our hot cocoa to take the chill off. The day's race continued with eating dinner then out the door to get Ellie to her fellow school ambassadors for ringing bells for the Salvation Army. The girls said they had fun but I for me, well I am hoping tomorrow is little more boring.

Finishing touch to our Christmas tree.

Bell Ringing!

Last weekend we started our holiday celebrations with our annual bell ringing. The girls had a lot of fun, we sang Christmas carols the whole time and were surprisingly complemented on our voices! It really put us in the holiday spirit and we look forward to ringing some more bells.