Christmas Season

The month is half over and it's time for a blog update!

Looking for the perfect tree.

Snowflake Lane under cover...

and in the rain.

Christmas jammies from Noni.

Riley and Olivia at their gymnastics performance.

Nate doesn't hide how he feels about waiting in line to see Santa. ;)

All smiles for good ole' St. Nick!

brothers

Bellevue Botanical Gardens with the Roses.

Belf the elf was playing tricks on us!

We tracked down Santa in the neighborhood!

We had a few snow flurries and the kids got a bit ahead of themselves in their excitement. It didn't stick but we are prepared!

 And yes, this evening Nate, Ri and I went out to see the Santa firetruck again.  It was way past their bedtime and I was just about to tuck them in but there is always time for the magic of Christmas. 

I don't feel right posting without mentioning our heartbreak, everyone's hearbreak, over the horrific, tragic event in Connecticut yesterday.  We are praying for the families and their unbearable loss and we feel compelled to do more.  There are many discussions going on about gun control, mental health funding, and increasing support systems in schools and we hope to continue those discussions and work with others to take action.