Merry Christmas!

We had a fabulous Christmas this year!  It was fairly laid back and relaxing!  We spent Christmas Eve going to church and to Brian's side of the family!  Brian's mom cooked a wonderful dinner and it was fantastic spending time with his family!

My mom stayed with us on Christmas Eve and we celebrated Christmas at our house again.  We enjoyed a Christmas Brunch with my Mom, aunt, Brian's Mom and Grandma.  

The kids were spoiled by all including Santa, they were definitely on the "nice" list this year!  

We are looking forward to a fabulous 2013!  

 Setting out cookies & milk for Santa & carrots for the reindeer!

 Christmas Eve tradition to sleep in the same room!  

 Santa delivers!

 Our sweet Christmas pup!

 Christmas brunch!

 More presents!

 Happy kids, happy parents, Merry Christmas!  

Santa!

The kids saw Santa today!  I loved every minute of it...it's so magical to see their faces in awe of the big guy!  

Brindley asked for a bow and arrow and Santa sort of gave me a look of fear!  I guess Santa hadn't brushed up on Merida from Brave this year!!  ; )

o' christmas tree

We ventured out and got our Christmas tree today!  I wanted a small one this year because I saw a cute idea on Pinterest!  The idea is to put your tree on top of a galvanized pot or pail...you could set it inside too, but the idea is that you get more floor space by heightening your tree!  Plus a galvanized pot is super cute!  

There it is~I'm almost taller!  

 Annual pic of Brian's balding head!  Ha!

 No help needed!  

 She really wanted this one!!!  

Ta da...still a Starbucks tree!