I really want to post some pictures of all the things we have been doing, but there is no time. So you all will have to settle for a list post.

-Christmas tree is up after going to Moose Jaw tree farm. No reindeer this year, but some super friendly 'horses ate our popcorn. And yummy Deja Vu for lunch.

-The tree is adorned with our traditional handmade Christmas decorations, dating all the way back to 1981.

-Kynan learned to snowbird, and so did Ava. In the new year we plan to take them to the mountain.

-Bundling three kids up to walk to school in minus 35 degree temperatures as me seriously contemplating homeschooling. NO joke.

-I handmade over 100 Christmas cards this year. Again, no joke. Laundry is piled up and house is a disaster, but the cards are done. Ya, my priorities are dead on.

-Surprise visit from Uncle Bob made our week. We love company!

-I can't wait to start all our other Christmas traditions: movies, cookies, dinner with friends, caroling, playing in the snow, making crafts. I love Christmas.