Tis the Season...

This has been such a fun holiday season so far. Isabel is finally old enough to be really excited about everything Christmas related. We have been reading her stories, watching Christmas movies, and singling carols---Here are some of my favorite pics from December so far...

At South Elgin's "An Almost Winter Day" with the grandmas :)

Payton and Belly

Decorating our tree

Decorating YaYa's tree too

This year we started the "Elf on the Shelf" tradition too. Isabel gets so excited every morning when she wakes up-- she can't wait to search the house for "Max". Here are some of the places we have found him.

Perched on the light fixture in the dining room

Having a tea party with dolly

On his way to school..... and several other places.

On Dec. 9th we got our first snow of the season. Isabel was excited so we took a few pics before school.

It wasn't much-- and it didn't last long (just the way mom likes it)

But it was fun, nonetheless

Isabel took a trip to the mall with Ya Ya and cousin Payton to see Santa. However, she would not even go NEAR him. So when her daycare said that they would have Santa visiting this past Saturday we were hesitant about going. Luckily, in this environment she was slightly more comfortable.

While she wouldn't sit on his lap-- she did give him a "high five" and a hug-- and shouted what she wanted from across the room (an Angelina Ballerina doll and band-aids-- who knew?!)

Hugs for Santa!

A quick pic with one of her boyfriends from school- Garrick

Our Christmas card picture...

Such a fun (and busy) time of year!! We are looking forward to celebrating the birth of our savior Jesus Christ in just two short weeks. Merry Christmas friends and family :)