g is for greta

One of my favorite times of year to decorate is Christmas. The whole house just feels cozier. I tried something new for the fireplace this year and thought it turned out nicely! Wish it had been real pine. I love the way it looks and smells, but the needles dry out and get stuck in the kids’ socks.

I put white lights in it and plugged them in after dark. I loved the way it made the room glow. It was really pretty even though this picture doesn’t do it justice.

The kids helped decorate the Christmas tree. I don’t think they noticed that I moved ornaments around after they went to bed. I blame my OCD tendencies for not being able to leave well enough alone!

Finished product:

My little buddies also helped me make treats for our friends. These are some of my favorites. You soften a rolo on top of a pretzel then push it down with a pecan. Yum! I was making cornflake wreaths in the front. Tony loves those!

It was a fun time of year. The kids could barely wait for Christmas to come around!

-g.

I am so very behind on updating. Prepare yourselves over the next few weeks for an onslaught of posting. First things first, Thanksgiving.

If you remember, Mason was in a full cast. A few weeks before Thanksgiving, he was downgraded to a walking cast.

I love Mason’s “I’m really happy but acting scared but don’t know what to do with my face” face. Tony came along for moral support–not sure if it was for Mason, me, or both.

THAT’S the face I know and love!

The day after Thanksgiving he was allowed to remove it. Boy, was he ever terrified. The first few steps involved major limping and lots of tears. However, by the end of the week, he was doing things like this with his cousins visiting from Utah:

Don’t worry, the other kids were in on the fun, too!

For some reason, I have no pictures of Ethan. Probably because this boy never stands still long enough to get a picture taken!

It was fun to see the Paynes and both sides of our families. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays!

-g.