New Years Eve Camp In

We are ringing in the new year with a camp in. All the elements of a camp out, only in the comfort of our living room. We are going to set up a tent, lots of fluffy pillows, blankets, play games, watch movies, etc.

How cute is this tent from Lucy & Michael! Handmade right here in Houston.

I hope you have a fabulous new year! See you next year!

December wrap up

I have been out of the loop this month. December was filled to the brim with preparing for Christmas,family and I suffered a massive sinus infection that resulted in a ruptured eardrum. Aside from the ear injury, this Christmas was wonderful. Our sweet baby girl, who by the way is two going on thirteen, was a joy! E saw Santa, and with sobs and tears, mustered up enough courage to yell out what she wanted for Christmas. She became fond of the various yard decorations in the neighborhood, and was sad to see them miss shape on the ground during the day. She decorated the tree just so, and sang jingle bells at the top of her lungs! She learned the word “mine!” but also learned that it is fun to give presents as well. She marveled at the presentation of the milk, cookie and carrots for Santa and his reindeer. And she listened and laughed at my reenactment of the Christmas story, with her nativity play set. We had a great time and I hope you had a very Merry Christmas as well! 

Our Christmas Tree

Christmas Eve, getting ready to go to dinner with my family.

 

E loves Perry's mac and cheese! We had a great Christmas Eve dinner.

 

  After dinner we went to my parents house. E is playing with her new piano from Grand Santa!

 

E with her party hat, so sleepy!

 

Two hoots for the price of one!

Bebe au Lait is relaunching Hooter Hiders. These nursing covers are a must for nursing mommies. Buy one new style and pick your choice of classic style for free. The offer ends tomorrow 12/8/09.

Snow Day in Houston!

 

 

It snowed today in Houston! This is a very uncommon event. We enjoyed the change of scenery. E liked to stick her tongue out and taste the snow!

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Here comes Christmas!

It's the first of December and our halls are fully decked out with Christmas cheer. Stay tuned for a Christmas home tour in the coming days.

This year we are starting a few new traditions.

First we are celebrating the birth of Jesus by making him a birthday cake. We thought this would be a good way of teaching E about the true meaning of Christmas. She is fully aware of her birthday, as we just celebrated it, and seems excited about the cake!

Second, on Christmas eve we are making a point of reading Luke 2, the story of the birth of Jesus.

Last, in honor of hubby's Polish heritage, we are breaking the Oplatek wafer. This is a Polish tradition of blessings to friends and family and remembering what Christmas is all about.

What traditions do you and your family enjoy at Christmas?