12 Days of Christmas

December. Typically the craziest month of the year for me. Work is always nuts. The kids are typically a little nutty themselves. And travel we must as we enjoy seeing both families for the holidays.

I'm pretty sure we couldn't possibly have packed one more activity into the Christmas season.

Here's this month in pictures and video too....

1. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever...starring Beckett as a King.

2. A night out without the kids? That's not allowed! Except when Dad and I have our yearly father-daughter date. 2010 served up gourmet at Lindey's!

3. Meet Annabel! My newest niece and sweet little bundle of baby love.

4. 60-years young! My father-in-law celebrated his 60th Birthday with his five grandchildren in tow. Happy Birthday Mike!

5. Let it snow! We had our first snowfall of the season (and it still hasn't melted).

6. Zoo lights! Possibly my favorite Christmas activity. It involves zero cleaning up and always includes hot chocolate.

7. What holiday table is complete without a gingerbread train?

Our creation was a bit bare since someone (who shall remain nameless) kept eating all the ingredients.

8. Uncle Clark left 75 degree temperatures in Houston to visit snow covered Ohio.

And he brought 2 lovely ladies with him. Welcome to Ohio Lauren and Rachel!

9. Gifts at Christmas are the best. But when the gift is something made with love, it lasts a lifetime. These blankets my Granny knitted for the boys are already on their beds.