Christmas is here!!

Last night we broke out the eggnog and cookies; and had our annual Christmas tree party! Ceilidh and Graeme asked me every 10 minutes if it was time for Daddy to be home so we could start the party. ha So, finally after a light dinner it was party time! We made sugar cookies, kettle corn (thought of you the whole time, Lauren), special drink (cranberry ginger ale, wink), and eggnog. Jane rode around on the fire truck most of the night; but then she became a mini-terror! She wanted so badly to "hang" ornaments like the big kids, that I thought she was going to pull the tree over! ha Then she wanted a "bah" (christmas ball) so badly, she sat on her knees batting it like a kitten. It was very cute for about 10 minutes; but I don't know how cute this will be for the next 25 days. wink 

This morning we woke up bright and early for the Southern Pines Christmas parade. Ceilidh and I rode through with our dance studio and had so much fun. Of course, I forgot my camera. frown That is the only hard part of being teacher/mommy. I usually forgot something when trying to be both at the same time. To finish off the festivities for this weekend, we are walking through a living Nativity tonight. We have had a great start to the Advent season!

She was so proud of herself for climbing into the chair by herself! ha

Preview of Pops and ZZ's tree!

I love you Caitlin!

I love that Jane is sneaking cookies while I am taking pictures! ha

Ceilidh took a picture of us hanging the sand dollars

Ceilidh made this angel at 2 1/2 and we have used it as our tree topper ever since!

Graeme made his star last year

Our family... Ceilidh's angel, Kenan's angel, Graeme's star, our sand dollars, and Jane's rattle is just out of the picture. Oops.

Parade time!

This might end up being my favorite picture of the season. He L.O.V.E.S. his Christmas train! I love watching him. wink