Busy Days

We've been enjoying the glow of our tree.

I wrapped the last gifty this afternoon.  4 rolls of wrapping paper later.  Actually, it's just that a few things were "oversized" and took too much of that cheap dollar stuff.   But, it's sparkly under the lights.  We like sparkly.

This is the ornament I brought home from the traditional ornament party this year.  Interesting, huh?

Here's a photo of my favorite part of our freshly painted bathroom.

I knitted the morning away on Wednesday as my dear friend labored and delivered this little bundle of joy!

Last night, we attempted our first ever gingerbread house kit.  It didn't turn out so well.  But it's the experience that counts, right?

We have two more days of school and then we get things ready for Nan & Paw's visit, Lord Willing, on Wednesday through Monday.  We're looking forward to our sweet time with them.  I can't wait until Christmas morning when my children run into the living room with twinkly eyes and thankful hearts.  We are blessed.  May next Christmas show us an extra pair of twinkly eyes joining the excitement filled morning.