Christmas Prep and Decorations

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 

think someone is excited about the tree coming out at granny’s?

lol! playing with granny’s scarf

a little fun we had at work with an ugly christmas vest….

and getting our tree set up!! kids – get that tree skirt straight!

always dancing

hanging ornaments

mom and her baby santa suit! seriously! bought this when owen was a baby (I think) on clearance at target – its a size 18 mo.

dancing queen

such a character

things are getting serious now…

nope.

back it up, buddy!  lol!

putting the star on top (notice the dancing going on too?)

and he humored me too!

gotta love it!

christmas carols

syd, give owen a hug….

no way!

gettin crazy in here!

love our crazy Christmas traditions!  dance party in a santa suit…what’s your fave tradition?

New Lou

to say the kids love their new cousin is a massive understatement

owen was too shy to hold him at the hospital but scott and i coudn’t help ourselves!

vising little buddy when he got home

and then a visit to grans for Thanksgiving

can’t handle all the cuteness!

so proud to hold him!

she can’t handle the cuteness either

we love the newest Dixon!  Can’t wait to watch you grow up and get to play with the kids, buddy! 

 

Boyne Retreat 2015

Fun and much needed getaway with friends.  lots of shopping, wine, crafts, and laughs (oh and hallmark movies too!)

first stage of one of our crafts…spray painting…nice even strokes, amanda!

and then…shopping!

and we needed a little energy to keep us going….yum

1 minute later

always a go to stop

and then  the winery

tasting

friends

funny.

winos

love this place and these ladies

supplies

an end product

we are kind of clueless though

cheers

perfect combo

relaxing for a minute

time to get to work on the next phase of our craft…it involves a staple gun, watch out

smile

such concentration

a finished product…it’s a super cute hanger for christmas cards…we had little clothespins to attach them

thanks for the laughs and fun, ladies!