around here

hello... i'm still here

busy changing our daily routine just a bit

i'm back to work for the first time in 3 years

it's strange and fun and exhilarating to work again

but the morning commute is stupid

the halls are decked with some of our favorite christmas decorations. 

the tree is up

it has lights 

and it's as beautiful as ever
we love our little pre-lit artificial tree
it's good enough this year

i did get a fresh wreath for the front door
bummed all the good smelling greenery is OUTSIDE and not in
but oh well

elijah the elf made his annual appearance

we woke up with him on the kleenex box the 2nd of december

silly elf was covered up taking a nap with his eyes WIDE OPEN. 

can you believe it?

the boy's play along pretty well :)

i love that little mouse

my grandma mandy crocheted these for us when we were little

rare gem from years and years ago

we are foregoing the lights outside this year

adam's not in the mood... i don't blame him

it's a lot of work 

and brrrr it's REALLY cold out there 

cooper found elijah all wrapped up in our felt garland

that silly elf

love this little guy

he's been around for a long time too

the boys are growing and outgrowing shoes and clothes like crazy 

that's a good thing :)

just wish they would slow down the growing a bit

PTA is keeping me super busy. 

our school collected $700 worth of these little squares

i love volunteering at the boy's school

 it's the best!

  wish i could make all the other drama and nonsense go away

that comes with being on the board

dislike all the power struggling

and mud slinging

it's been a learning experience

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