Baby Reindeer

Okay so technically they are goats.  But, being that it's Christmas and all we'll go with the fact that they look a lot like deer and keep things festive.  We've had a few unexpected guests hanging around this week...

Aunt Kimmi has been playing Mama to a couple of baby goats and the girls are in heaven...

By the looks of things these little reindeer are going to make great additions to Santa's sleigh one day...

While we're on the subject of reindeer Carter had her class party Tuesday.  She was sporting her own little antlers...

And had a little create your own reindeer food buffet that was really cute...

She had worked very hard on signing her name for a little treat to give each of her classmates...

This little elf has had a really great first half of the year in Kindergarten...

Speaking of elves Emme has taken quite a liking to "baby Jingle"....

This has been the year Carter put 2 and 2 together and the Elf on the Shelf gig was up!  We were going to let her help play "elf" for Emme but all little Emerson wants is to hold "baby Jingle".  Maybe next year Jingle will return in full force (smile).


We are enjoying all the togetherness that comes with the holidays.  I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!

Caroling Daisies

Christmas is full of busy moments.  I'll be the first to admit things can get a little hectic.  Trying to pull off all the "giving" not to mention traveling, partying, etc. can keep things hopping at a pretty good pace.  

This morning I had one of those unexpected little moments that reminded me why I love Christmas so much.  We had been packing to leave town and took a quick break to meet up with Carter's Daisy Troop at a local elderly home.  I had a billion other to do's on my mind but the minute we walked in the door I was struck by the moment.  

A sweet room full of smiling people expectantly waiting for these precious little girls to "perform".  It didn't take me long to realize that this might very well be the highlight of their Christmas...

They were an attentive audience.  Quietly listening to sweet little voices.  Tiny smiling faces singing just for them...

I was struck by the simplicity of the moment.  The lack of pomp that surrounded the circumstance and yet is was quite a profound one for me.  Watching as many of these elderly Alzheimer patients sang quietly along to the carols I remembered Christmas is all about the giving...

I am so very grateful for this "silent" moment that touched my heart and will stick with me for quite some time.  

Tacky is our middle name.

Last Thursday we rounded up our friends for a little Christmas cheer.  I spent the day doing some of my favorite things.  First things first a little party favor assembly.  Lucky for me my assistant was happy to work for marshmallows...

I was tickled pink with the finished result (note to all the DIY'ers out there the containers I found were in the dollar section at Target and the rest is pretty self explanatory)...

I also added a little bit of "MERRY" to my dining room with banner made of felt...

At 7 o'clock our guests arrived.  They had been instructed to wear their ugliest Christmas sweaters (the tackier the better) and they did not disappoint.  It was a delightful evening with a rousing game of White Elephant and a photo booth to capture all the smiles...

It was the perfect way to kick off our Christmas Vacation!  Thanks again to my mama who graciously took the girls so we could have a little fun and wrap up our shopping list.  Our girls always love spending a couple of days at Roxi's...

We are all wrapped up and ready for Christmas (well almost...can you guess what everyone is getting?!)  

Merry Wednesday!