A Merry Christmas

Here's a smorgasbord of Christmas

Baby Jesus was talked about all season long. In fact it's February and we're still singing Christmas songs and talking about the mangers and wise men. And that's okay with me. That's how it should be.

We have a Fontanini Nativity set which is fairly kid friendly and the girls have loved setting it up. Richard and I loved that every time we looked at the piano the nativity was situated completely different from the day before. It was never the same way twice. This was my favorite set up with the shepherd diligently searching for the Christ child.

The sunsets this time of year are gorgeous and we (especially me) find ourselves gaping at them most evenings.

Olivia's Olaf

A couple of cute reindeer (i.e. Kate and Nate) at a post Thanksgiving dinner.

And a few smiling Santas

Olivia's getting pretty good at taking pics on my phone.

Enjoying a classic in our pjs

Helping

The wonder at this age truly makes this the most wonderful time of the year.

Dad taught Olivia how to play Mexican Train or as we call it "Crazy Train" and she kept winning.

And finally we welcomed in the new year with some sparkling cider, sweets and a movie and then called it a night by 10 o'clock or so.