it's beginning to look a lot like

CHRISTMAS! (pictures to come).

at home:
lights up around our front door.
nativity on our mantle.
a fresh christmas tree that smells amazing.
new ornaments and a few old ones, too.
the beginnings of a santa claus collection.

at school:
puzzle piece wreaths.
the polar express.
the driedel game.
paper christmas light garland.
ebineezer scrooge.

at play:
brighton ski passes.
bailey gets home on friday. (woot)
family parties.
singing with dad and the 4 B's. 
SLG's birthday on the 22nd
3 weeks off of school

and so, as someone very wise once said: well hoop-di-doo... and dicory dock... and don't forget to hang up your sock!