Merry Christmas

After a perfect Christmas Eve sunset...


We left treats for the Big guy, along with notes from the kiddos. We even left some carrots, spinach, and water for the reindeer.


We trimmed the tree with all of our favorite decorations.


and....
Look what Santa left us in return!


Thanks, Santa!

Santa.... *tsk* *tsk*

Always the last-minute shopper!

This REALLY makes me giggle. Enjoy.

Rudolph....

isn't the only red-nosed reindeer, ya' know?

A fabulous family weekend away...

to Idyllwild. I think we have a new favorite cabin. Of all the cabins I have stayed in over the years, this is by far my fave. The kids had "snow" much fun and I finally finished the Christmas lap quilt on which I have been working. Woot. I love my family. Just adore them. Okay, let's be honest...I love my life.

*hmph*

My kitty, Pepper, loves the quilt that I am currently sewing.
She does not, however, love that I have to actually move it.

These officially mark...

The end of Thanksgiving 2009. They are the turkey pot pies made from the left over turkey. By the way, the kids like to call these turkey pies. Whatever gets the job done. Either way, they are pretty yummy (and almost all gone.) Woot!