It's beginning....

to look a lot like CHRISTMAS!! Turkey day is now a happy memory and Santa and baby Jesus have filled our home along with familiar carols plunked out on the piano and smells of evergreen and candy canes. Christmas has finally arrived.

Along with the sights and smells of the season, Saturday morning the snow began to fall around 8:30 AM. Big soft white flakes gently floated to the ground and in no time the cold ground was covered in a blanket of white. Good for stirring the Christmas spirit deep within, horrible to drive on. It really was a mess! We were out the door when the snow began to fall off to the boys basketball games (camera was accidentally left on the kitchen table!) as the roads began to ice up. That is never a good thing in a place where people do not have 4 wheel drive vehicles and are not comfortable driving in snow. As we drove home three hours later, I could hear the police sirens as often as Christmas music on the radio. Cars were here and there off the road while others had an unfortunate meeting with the car ahead of them. New Circle road was at a stand still and police issued a statement telling drivers they could not respond to any non-injury accidents and to only drive on the roads if there was an emergency situation. There were over 200 reported accidents by 11 AM. Ouch.

We scrapped any other plans for the day and just happily remained safe and warm inside enjoying each other's company and putting the finishing touches on the decorations. And of course the perfect snowy day must include a snow ball fight or two and catching flakes on your tongue. It really was a winter wonderland, even if it could have been categorized as a light dusting. Any snow in December is Christmas snow making special regardless of the amount.

Gathering,Taking aim... then Brynn realized it is much more enjoyable to eat, than throw. Brilliant.

DECORATING

Kaitlyn

Yes, Brynn was 'froggy' when we decorated the tree.

I loved this. Matt is one inventive kid. Josh went hog wild with the pine scented spray. It was so thick I thought I could taste it. Matt figured out a way to still keep working, while avoiding the stench. I should have worn one too!

Merry Christmas!