The end of a great year.

The start of another.

If only I could freeze time.

I would love to stay right here. Forever.

The home is officially ready for Christmas.
I am officially in love:



The lights.
The smells.
The music.
The cool air.
The excitement.

I'm feeling the love.
For my family.
Friends.
Savior.
Good health.
Happiness.

Today I am especially thankful for:
The hands in my life.



... & the food I will eat!

Happy Thanksgiving!

E had her class Thanksgiving party.

We've officially had our first snow fall.

I try to stay away from Pinterest.

Like I try to stay away from sugar.

It's addicting

& oh SO good.

SO good I can't stop.

Inspired.

To do more.

Baking. Creating. Connecting.

New Thanksgiving tradition:

Our very own Thankful Tree.

Each evening at dinner

Make note of what you are thankful for.

Write it.

Hang it.

Keep dated notes for years to come.

I sometimes like to live vicariously through her.

I had the most relaxing weekend tucked away in the mountains.

Watching the snow fall.

Cuddled by the fire.

Enjoying the company of great friends.

Shopping & Eating.

Laughing.

... until my stomach hurt.

When I got home the following was in my email:

Subject: "Can you tell Mom's not home?"

(Yep, those are Ella's jeans he's in.)

And all the while I thought they were left in good hands. ;)

Cole has anticipated this new arrival to our home for awhile now.

BBQ, check. Garden, check. Fire pit, check.

I believe his man cave is almost complete.

I have to admit I am equally excited.

A camp fire in the convenience of our own back yard. Yes please.

I'm looking forward to putting the wee ones to bed and sneaking into the back yard.

Together. Alone. Eating smores.

... Next Summer! ;) It's much too cold now.