He's Almost Here!

3 Years + Photo 70 - December 23

Hello Santa! That sleigh should be taking off soon!

Gingerbread!

3 Years + Photo 69 - December 22

I came home to find this masterpiece - Liz and Edyn were busy today!

Need that reading material...

3 Years + Photo 68 - December 21

Don't we all need something to read while we're doing our business?

Just flyin' by...

3 Years + Photo 67 - December 20

There are innumerable modes of transportation on this tree...

Frosty?

3 Years + Photo 66 - December 19

We have snowmen inside and outside!

Classics x too many...

3 Years + Photo 65 - December 18

We honestly have too many cars on the tree to count...and trucks and motorcycles and planes...

Knock, Knock...

3 Years + Photo 64 - December 17

It's hard to believe how old some of the ornaments on the tree are. I think these have to be at least 25 years old.

Ho, Ho, Ho

3 Years + Photo 63 - December 16

Yes, Santas come in all shapes and sizes...

Close up and sparkly!

3 Years + Photo 62 - December 15

I love taking close up pictures of the ornaments...especially since they're around for such a short time.

It's Up!

3 Years + Photo 61 - December 14

The tree is up...and decorated.

It's my basket!

3 Years + Photo 60 - December 13

Out go the puppy toys and in goes Edyn. A little grainy because it came off my phone, but a sweet picture nonetheless.

Hello Spaz

3 Years + Photo 59 - December 12

He's made himself quite comfortable since the kids moved in with us.

Lights & darks...

3 Years + Photo 58 - December 11

I love the difference between the darkness of the trees and the lightness of the sky...with the sun setting in between.

Outdoor beauty

3 Years + Photo 57 - December 10

I'm amazed at how cool the outside world is, even as it lies dormant.

Winter flowers

3 Years + Photo 56 - December 9

Even if they're not blooming outside, they're just as pretty inside...especially close up.

Potato head envy?

3 Years + Photo 55 - December 8

I think Edyn just likes the glasses...no matter if they fit or not.

Dedication and service...

3 Years + Photo 54 - December 7

After 31 years plus some change, Dale is finally a Mr. I'm sure he'll miss it, but wow - what a ride. Congratulations on a stellar military career! I am so proud of you!

Gotta see it to believe it

3 Years + Photo 53 - December 6

I think people think I'm just telling stories when I talk about how Trinka watches TV. Here is another example...her and her elephant intently watching.

Lions and tigers and bears...oh my...

3 Years + Photo 52 - December 5

What a show! We had amazing seats and loved every minute of it!

Innocence

3 Years + Photo 51 - December 4

Such an innocent face...

New Traditions

3 Years + Photo 50 - December 3

Yes...that is an elf on my shelf...a new holiday tradition for James and Liz.

Probably too shallow

3 Years + Photo 49 - December 2

I like playing with perspective and depth of field, but I think I needed a little more light to get a little more focus on this one.

My First Orchid

3 Years + Photo 48 - December 1

James and Liz decided I needed a plant growing challenge - and I sure love my new orchid! Let's see how long we can keep it alive and growing!