December

 The kids with Santa at the J-Stars Christmas Party

 Despite the look on her face Amelia was happy to see Santa, when he arrived she ran to see him. She told him she wants a Barbie house. At Jake's shop Christmas party later that day there was another Santa. Amelia kept going where she left off, telling him she also wants a kite.

 Amelia cut her own hair...

 Jake's mom sent a bunch of ornaments so we set up another tree with them:

 Last weekend Amelia helped me with some Christmas candy:

 Today the kids opened up their presents from Jake's parents. They were so excited!

 

 Gavin is in pokemon nirvana:

November cell phone pics

Amelia enjoying a snack of leftover sausage:

 Cleaned out Gavin's dress-up bin:

 Gavin made a scarecrow at Meemaw's:

Jake got the fireplace working just in time for a cold week:

One more

Happy Thanksgiving!

Before joining my parents for dinner we took family pictures in the woods (empty lot) in our neighborhood. For the first time I attempted the use of a remote control and tripod with the camera to get shots with all of us in them. Afterwards we went over to my parents house to eat a fully cooked feast waiting for us - much appreciated! And the kids are spending the night over there, so I have time to edit pictures and update the blog. I even ordered my Christmas cards! Great day.

 my favorite: