snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes.

christmastime. so many things i love-- shopping, baking/eating, the smell of christmas trees, gift giving, good music, old movies, the boys christmas programs & artwork.  also, i LOVE my home all done up in the spirit of christmas. it's so warm, cozy and cheery. my favorite.

{max & mad were in charge of the tree decorating this year.}

{they took it extremely seriously...}

{and took great care in the placement of the ornaments.=)}

{christmas movie watching with my sick boy.}

{gifts for teachers and other school personnel. there are so many people at that school that help and are so good to my max, from the office secretaries to the custodian. very thankful for them.}   

{chocolate gravy :: pie ::  mark's mom's toffee--the best. i gained ten lbs on this alone, and i'm not much of a toffee kind of girl.}

{christmas buddha...mad's idea.}

{1. "christmas in a nutshell" from grams 2. sentimental nativity 3. christmas legos by max 4. <3}

{i'm still going to make everyone one.;) :: tree card holder with lovely cards of lovely people.}

{cozy socks ::  tree scented candles (all year) :: christmas music on the record player...thanks dee, i loved.=)}

{i love that max's teacher had them draw themselves at the beginning of the year and then has them add costumes according to the holiday.}

{shopping with rosie girl.}

{our house the last month.}

{madden playing santa.}

{great songs for the season...in case you're still in the mood, like i am.}