And the Stockings Were Hung...

I decided to redo the kid's Christmas tree this year. I found a tall, skinny tree at Shopko (on sale) that was pre-lit with LED lights. We decided to do an Elf/Santa's workshop theme. The kids helped out and I think that it turned out pretty cute. It's a bit overloaded but I think it just adds to the tree. The elf hat makes a great topper and I made it all sparkly. It reflects the LED lights really well. Add in the stockings over the fireplace with our Christmas story books and it makes for a cozy area. The kids are thrilled with the end result and can hardly wait for Santa to make an appearance.
I love this time of year!

Thankful A to Z's

I was laying in bed last night thinking about the fact that this week is Thanksgiving and how fast time flies. I was also thinking of all the things I am thankful for. Taylor has been really focusing on letters in preschool so I decided to do a list of things I'm thankful for, Taylor style...

America and the fact that we live here
Brine that makes the turkey yummy
Christmas season is next
Date night with my hubby
Everything Disney- movies, parks, books, etc.
Family
Growing up- watching the kids as they progress
Home that keeps us warm
Ice cream, especially Cold Stone
Jessica
Kelsi
Laughter
Money to pay the bills and buy the food
Nursing as a job
Old friends that love me still and always will
Patients that love unconditionally
Quiet time
Ryan
Sleeping in every so often
Taylor
Ultimate chipolte chicken burrito at Costa Vida
Vacations
Work that pays the bills
X-rays that showed my kids have no cavities
Years that I have spent with my family, and years still to come
Zzzzzzz... when the kids are sleeping!!