365+1 Week 49

Christmas prep is in full swing, the excitement is beginning to build and yesterday evening Paul and I spent our date night finishing up the shopping.  I still have to put some stuff together, but it feels good to have everything purchased a full 10 days ahead of schedule!!

Photo's #337-343:

"Old" While at my parents this evening the girls were telling Grandpa that the "kid" tree had an ornament made by everyone in our family except me.  He quickly went and found the ornament that I had made while in Kindergarten and turned it over to their care.  They were delighted to find a spot for it on the tree back home.

 "8:00" We are out the door at 8:00am every weekday morning- give or take a minute or two.  Abby is always ready to go- sometimes we have to drag Olivia with us!!!

"Hold"  Eva likes to hold my hand as we walk into school each day.  It is a joy to be the mom in her life and that she isn't too old for this just yet.

Today we had a Barbie Wedding in our family room.  It was spectacular from the preparations and music right down to the perfect clothes selection for each of the guest that lined the aisle.

"Holiday Reflection"  I am in love with this photo- turned out so perfectly!!

Eva had her holiday School Class Devotional today.  It is always so cute and such a wonderful way to kick off the season.  She sang her little heart out and performed perfectly as a stable girl who helped to sweep it out and make it fit for a King.  Despite her nerves, she stepped right up to the mic and delivered her line with gusto "The wise men knew of Jesus and took him gifts".

At the ward Christmas Breakfast they had a photo booth- Thank you Emma for the great shot of my girls hamming it up!  It was a fun time full of scrumptious food,  a delicious hot chocolate bar, and of course Santa himself making an appearance.