My Three Wise Men...

 Dillon Ruslan

Never Ever complains...I mean never.

He is my angel.

Easton Benjamin
Always has a hug and kiss for me....Always. I'm so lucky.

Ian Iliah
The biggest, strongest helper on the planet.

I never carry in the groceries thanks to this strong guy.

Did I mention there is nothing this kid can't do! Amazing.

I am so luck to be surrounded by such great guys. 

It is my biggest joy. They were so cute today. They surprised

me with breakfast in bed. Thank you God for great boys.

Top Ten Thurs.

Top ten questions asked:

1. How many days until Christmas?
2. Do Reindeer really fly?
3. How long is Christmas break?
4. Will Santa bring me a laptop?
5. Why do I have to shower?
6. Do I have a fever?
7. Why are candy canes shaped like a cane?
8. Can I stay in my PJ's?
9. How do you spell Sincerely?
10. Will there be snow on Christmas?

Ugly Sweater Party

We   made a new tradition this year.

The ugly christmas sweater party.

It was a lot of fun. 

Some of us had to hunt for the ugly sweater for weeks,

others just went to their closet. I won't name names.

Here are some ugly options I found online.

Krista and Mary

 Dr. Julie, Michelle, Kenya and Clyde

 My two personal favorites.....Mary and Brandy

 Amanda and Ryan..aren't they festive!

We are so blessed. I am so grateful as I gather around a big spread of food.

Dinner by candlelight with good food and company, I have to admit,

I had almost forgotten how fun it is to host a party

and enjoy it! It had been too long. Thank you friends

for all the ugly fun that was had last night. I hope to

carry on this "ugly" tradition!

Get Gifting

These are just a few of my favorite things

This Holiday Season...

 Truffles...creme brule. My favorite dessert.

 I bought this bike a few years ago and love it. Mine is White. But don't you love

the new BLUE?

 Santa called and left a message. He said I had been only

a little naughty and  a lot nice. He said this pretty camera may

come down the chimney for me!

 Sundance jewelry...need I say more.

 Every girl must have a cute pair of these. I think a pair in my stocking

would do just fine.

 Two please in slate grey....

 Crate and Barrel is so much fun. Think of all the goodies

you could mix up in this cute bowl.

Crate and Barrel again.  I love the rustic feel of this end table. 

Just a fun few favorites. Now, get wrapping!

Home for the Holidays

Our Tree is Top Priority.

Everyone pitches in.

Someone Special must place the star.

The  Country Christmas  Music 

CD must play 

(It was the first Christmas CD Ben and I could afford)

The train is assembled.

Hot cocoa is ready.

Our home welcomes the Holiday Season.

The magic of Christmas is here.

Feel The Magic?

I would like to share this poem with you.

Easton brought it home from Kindergarten.

What shall we give the children?

The Holiday is almost here.

Toys, and games and play things.

As we do every year?

Yes, for the magic of toy land

is part of the Holiday lore.

to gladden the heart of childhood

But...I shall give much more

I shall give them more patience

A more sympathetic ear

A little more time for laughter.

Or tenderly dry a tear.

I shall take time to teach them

the joy of doing some task.

I'll try to find time to answer

More of the questions they ask.

Time to read books together

and take walks in the sun

time for a bedtime story

After the day is done

I shall give these to my children

Weaving a closer tie,

knitting our lives together

With gifts money can't buy.

Author Unknown

Please join me this year in giving

gifts that will bind us closer to our children

tighter as a family.

What family traditions "Knit" your family together?

Some of Our favorites are:

Hunting for the fresh christmas Tree

Secret Sibling Gift Giving

Chinese Food on Christmas Eve in PJ at Happy Dragon

Hot Cocoa and Christmas Light Drive

Setting up our Creche of baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph

(everyone placing a piece and telling what gift they will give to Jesus this season)

Top Ten Thurs.

1. Christmas Music.
2. Our Cozy fireplace by the christmas tree.
3. Smart Wool socks. Love them.
4. Smelling the scent of Pine. We have a REAL tree every year. The kids insist.
5. Sparkling Christmas Lights in the city. Leawood Kansas is a glow!
6. Anticipation....
7. Enjoying the magic December holds.
8. Keeping Secrets...There is power in a good secret.
9. Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. 
10. Giving Service.