Christmasing

This year I feel like I'm finally in the Christmas spirit, more so than in past years. I don't know if its because its already snowed a handful of times, or because Christmas music is played virtually all waking hours, or being at my parents house just feels more Christmas-y, or because we're trying to fill our up our days with lots of things to do before Cory comes home (3 days!!). But whatever it is, I'll take it!

 We made some pretty sweet gingerbread houses. They haven't been eaten yet, but I get asked daily if they can!

 We actually saw Santa 3 times, but it figures that the one time I don't dress my kids up is the one where I am able to catch a picture. Also, my kids are so confused at who the "real" Santa is because we have seen three of them. "Why do I have to keep telling him what I want mom? I already did!"

We've been to THREE tree lighting ceremonies (though, I don't know if the small on here in Elizabeth counts. The tree was pretty sad looking). Thanks to semi-warm temps it has been pretty fun! The other night we also drove around to look at christmas lights. I am amazed at how much effort people go to!

Today we had a snow day (and had to miss Isaac's school party :( ) and declared it Polar Express day. We watched the movie in our PJ's, drank hot chocolate, and decorated an unhealthy amount of sugar cookies. 

And the list goes on! Checking out mass amounts of Christmas books at the library, telling my kids the story of Christ's birth, seeing "Savior of the World" with Isaac, baking up a storm, cookie exchange, two big Christmas shopping days, and many parties! Merry merry!