My friend Emily tagged me, I had to email her and ask her what I'm supposed to do. She said it's just to post some random pictures that I normally wouldn't post. Since today is the 31st, I thought I would count to the 31st picture, and our sweet, Sophie was the winner! She has been a part of our family for 12 years now and we love her tons. 
We spend our Chistmas Eve with the Lovin family each year. For the past 20 years or so the nativity tradition has been a pastime we all look forward to, and one of my most favorites of the season.
Williams and Lovin kids.
Santa came by Macky and Papa's for a little visit. Aunt Nellie and I posed for a photo with the BIG guy.
Gramie...
We had such an awesome Christmas season, and feel so blessed to have a wonderful family to spend it with! 'Til next year.
OH EGG NOG, OH EGG NOG how lovely are your calories(even lowfat). A morning treat, lunch drink, and after dinner dessert. Surprisingly, the kids haven't poured it over their cereal. I won't give them any ideas.
Decorating the gingerbread house! One of our favorite Christmas traditions, then eating it up the next day. The gum drops are always the first to go! YUMMY.
The PTO at the school had a big fund raiser this past Saturday. They served pancakes, had a silent auction, and Santa stopped by to visit with all the kiddos. It was a ton of fun. Marcie wouldn't sit by Santa unless her Dad went with her, she was really studying him out, but at least there were no tears! HOHOHO!!!!
Rudolph stopped by the house to check up on the kiddos and make sure they are still on the Nice list! He found all is well and Santa should be able to make his stop at the Lovin house seeing that nothing happens between now and Christmas Eve ( you really never can tell these things). Hopefully the bribes for good behavior still hang in for the next few weeks! He is a cute little fella that Rudolph!
My Mom's 1/2 sister, Sue came to visit this week. It's been over 50 years since they have seen or had any contact with each other. I'm so happy that they have found each other, and have created a beautiful friendship. What a great Christmas gift!
I can't believe the Christmas season is finally here?! Each year it gets more fun as the kids really get into all the holiday festivities. This year (with the idea from our good friends the Bartel's) we planned and wrote out ALL we want to do this Christmas time, and I couldn't help but feel giddy for the fun in store. 'Tis the season to be JOLLY!
