*the holydays

It's been fun preparing for Christmas this year! It's the first time ever that we are not traveling - I don't usually mind that, but sure does lessen the stress.

This was where we got our Christmas tree - it was such a cute, old fashioned lot.  We totally didn't argue about trees or anything either ;)

Vera is in hyper-decorating mode.  She made a couple paper ornaments like this one and has discovered snowflakes!! It was one of the biggest, most exciting revelations of her life and it has been a battle to get her to clean up all the paper clippings!

We've had the Newells over a couple times. Here is Nate playing the piano for Vera's dance performance:

We went downtown Carson for the lighting of the Capitol - it was very fun and small-town, something I didn't know Carson did!

Vera and my mom made a gingerbread house, something she has wanted to do her whole life.

We were at the mall and the girls really wanted these little bags that came free with a gift certificate.  One of those times where you wonder why you buy them things since something like this is so exciting and wonderful. 

Candy Cane express on the V&T:

We had a little party last week with several families. It was really fun to watch all the kids play.  Wish I had a picture of Edie Morgan feeding Edie Cater crackers :)

Riley and Edie - so glad she has more friends her age!

Reagan and Edie ♥