December already?

So this is Christmas...

Pajama Day at Macy is always a favorite December activity.

Decorating for Christmas is still on top of my list.

And a little baking with the girls.  We make the simple stuff.

 Bernie the Elf was continually up to something.  Much like Emma.

Christmas Program.

Women's Ministry Christmas Party.  I love these faithful women.

Even though its a busy time, Lola still gets groomed, complete with Christmas bows.

Receiving Christmas cards in the mail always brings a smile.

This is our 2012 Christmas Card.

 
Emma made the cutest gift in class.  I love this snowman. Handmade with lots of love.

I made time for my friends.  Downtown Brea. Ladies night.

Grampa ended up going to the hospital on Christmas Eve, so we made sure we visited.  We love him so much and he was so thankful we visited.

We are blessed to spend Christmas Eve with our family and friends alike.  Our door is always open.

AND our good friend Carleigh came for a visit from Oklahoma! What a great surprise!

 We exchanged gifts on Christmas Eve, our usual tradition.

Our family is fun and wild and loving a crazy...and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Happy Birthday Jesus! and Merry Christmas too!

 Smiles all around. Next up...

 Christmas afternoon in Murrieta at Gramma Karen and Papa Dave's. Beautiful and peaceful and calm.  Much needed time of relaxation.

Time with Matt. Always special. 

 Tired and Happy.

We always spend the night in Murrieta on Christmas. And the next day, Gramma and Papa took the girls to the movies.

 So, Spencer and I got away for a few hours.

 Blessed and Grateful.  

Goodbye 2012.