Tree is up!

The. Tree. Is. Up. Folks! I'm obsessed with Christmas. Our decorations always go up the day after Thanksgiving, minus last year because I gave myself the year off with a toddler and 2-month-old. It's so magical. Here's Barrett (29 months or almost 2.5 years) & Vivienne (13 months) in some Christmas jammies seeing the tree for the first time. John and I set up the tree while they were sleeping and they came down and were amazed. Vivienne kept saying "Woooow, woooow"

Here's a very normal site in our house. Barrett wrestling his poor baby sister. She's a tough cookie, but don't cross her or she'll scream in a sharp high pitch that won't go unnoticed by the dog next door.

Vivienne is starting to copy Barrett with their morning cartoons (side note, I so don't get the obsession with Curious George. That monkey really bugs me.) Bear always stands right up next to the TV, and I've started to catch Vivienne doing the same. Monkey see, monkey do. Dang you Curious George, I know this is YOUR fault.

A shot from me and my honey on his 33rd birthday. A simple, sweet song and cake always does the trick. Thanks to my mom or making the cake this year. And, kuddos to John's awesome sister for inviting us to the Circus with box seats. While I didn't do much for John on his birthday, I know he felt loved and special. And when there's cake, all is well, all is bright.