Here it is! It has been up for about a week, but we just put the star on last night. I did a slide show of all the different things I put on it because pictures don't seem to do a tree justice.

So, we are now enjoying the anticipation of Christmas and all the fun traditions that go with it!

* If you don't have the volume up turn it up and go to my playlist and restart "Belleau Wood" by Garth Brooks. It's an amazing (and true) Christmas story!

Redemption?

So 24 fans... what'd you think??

All I have to say is this: -Tony Almeda- ARE YOU SERIOUS??

Can't wait til January...

5K Friday

They have no idea that the world outside their bedroom windows is in turmoil- they just want a story from Dad and songs from Mom. They have no idea that our country just voted in a historical election- they are just learning about making good choices. And they have no idea that every night I go in their rooms and kiss them one more time before I go to bed so that I can remember that whatever is going on "out there" we will deal with because they are what matter most.

Want a Ride?

On Saturday we went to the Williams-Gateway Airport Open House. There were all kinds of planes and helicopters for the kids to see. Emma and Regan thought it was so great to get in and play around the helicopters and even ride in an old fire truck! It was fun, but really... shorts and t-shirts in November? I'm still waiting for boots and sweaters!! Maybe by Christmas we'll have some luck... In the meantime we'll just enjoy not sweating after being outside for 2 minutes!!