25 Days of Joy: Day 7

December is flying by. I am trying to slow down and enjoy this season. Today's pictures are in rememberance of the year that has past. Just look at those babies. They are SO big now. I just tear up thinking of my kiddos being at that tender age. And if I think back another year Ayla was Leah's age now and I was 6 months pregnant. That is the kicker my friends. Time passes by so quickly. Take joy in the moments today and of the past.

25 Days of Joy: Day 6

I have been busy lately making Christmas gifts for family and friends. I've made alot of my happies for some little girl's in my life. Plus more ribbon & yarn trees for myself. What I am most excited about are these awesome necklaces reusing fabric....

and treat plates made from thrifted materials.

My pal Jess got one of these in our Christmas party gift exchange. This is the one I couldn't part with. I really love it :)

C

25 Days of Joy: Day 5

Ayla met Santa today. Actually, this is her first photo with the big man himself. See we don't do the whole "santa" gig. He's a symbol of generousity during this season for us. We don't tell our kids he's real... or talk about him alot. I think he thinks he's cool like Mickey Mouse and she's pretty in to him this year. And I am ok with that. We won't be waiting in any lines to get a glimpse. Plus Leah is fearful (see previous post). Get me a line to take pics with Jesus... Im there.

But, she loved meeting him. She walked up to him and said you know what I want for Christmas? haha Then he said what? She blanked. And just kinda got lost in his eyes. hehe It was cute.

25 Days of Joy: Day 4

I am so blessed to have such a fun, beautiful, generous group of friends. We had our annual friend "playgroup" party. The one night of the year we get together sans kiddos. Its always a blast and this year didn't disappoint!

Thanks girls for always being there for me.

I love you all.

(quality stinky- darn point in shoot)

Meeting Miss Mouse

We met Miss Mouse today.

Leah may look happy here, but this was NOT the case. HA. She was all good with cookies & letters to Santa. But once we waited in line for the mouse herself, she started clinging a bit. Then we got to the point where it was time to take a pic and it was Over. :) hehe She cried, trembled, and all not having it.

Ayla sat really well. I hear she even asked Miss Mouse if she knew Minnie & Mickey. Ay Loves her Disney characters. She's been pretending to travel to Disney alot lately. But we decided after Leah's showing today, that we'd wait a bit before trying more characters. haha

Ayla plopped down on her lap and read for a long time. My girls love books. We unfortunately had to wait a long time for our picture, but the girls were def entertained.

Season's Greetings.. hehe

25 Days of Joy: Day 3

Holiday Red. And tiny toes..

25 Days of Joy: Day 2

There is true joy in no make up/sweatpant days. Especially when there are flurries outside! The girls were really excited to see it spitting snow all morning. Ayla keeps asking when its Jesus' birthday :)

Please hold your tongue on my "fresh" face and bags under my eyes. I am trying to keep it real, as the kids say...