Our Christmas Home

Here's the complete tour. We hope you enjoy!

Cool little tip

I have about 30 blogs that I read, and it's hard to keep up with that many. A friend recently told me about a site that will alert you to new blog posts: google reader. Try it out. I keep it open on my desktop all the time and check it when I check my email. Love it! (Right now, it's telling me that I have 69 new posts to read. I've got some catching up to do).

"All I want for Christmas"

Once again, I failed to send out Christmas cards. If I had, this would have been it! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Friendly Christmastime Competition

We had a great time this week hosting and WINNING our first ever gingerbread house decorating contest. Here's the proof:

Out of the blue, Jackson decided to name our team: "Jingle Smells". I know this sounds like it had some influence from Jon, but I was there, and I swear it was all Jackson.

Here's our competition: (they couldn't decide on a team name) John, Chase & Jack

"Ho's on the go" was a late entry from our neighbor, Tim:

Chase & Jackson eagerly awaiting the big event: (yes, they stuffed their faces full of sugar for two hours straight)

Table O' Sugar: (before)

Table O' Sugar: (after)

P.S. There were actually no winners.

P.S.S. Team Jingle Smells ROCKS!

He believes!

Santa and Mrs. Claus came to downtown Saturday night. Jackson visited with the big guy for a bit, then Santa told him, "Be sure to say your prayers, Jackson. We have a lot to be thankful for". Jackson asked him for an airplane. I thanked Santa in advance for the gift, since I'm hoping Jackson will fly us to the islands on it.

Happy Fall Y'all!

Love this little scarecrow! Wednesday was "scarecrow day" at school. The kids made their hats and helped with the costumes. Jackson loved it!

Lilly

She is old and crotchety.
She has bad, bad breath.
Her haircuts cost as much as mine.
She follows me around constantly.
I trip over her all day long.
She has bowel control issues.

She is so, so precious to me.
My first born.
My baby.

Lilly was a willing subject for an assignment for my new photography class.