December

December is always full of Christmas fun.  Since we were spending Christmas at home this year, we decided to get a real Christmas tree.  Despite the freezing cold weather, we had a lot of fun picking out the perfect tree.

And of course we had a lot of fun decorating the tree.

 
















We woke up one morning to a deer in our yard.  It was very friendly and tried to follow Hailie into the house at one point.  Good thing it didn't make it inside since Buca was waiting to play.

Hailie and Buca posing for the Christmas card.

For the 2nd year, we went out to the Dickens Festival so Hailie could see the real Father Christmas.  He really is the best Santa out there.

Hailie and Granddad riding the train at the Dickens Festival

Let the festivities begin.  Here's the tree right after Santa stopped by.  I think someone was very good this year.

Here's Hailie showing off her Periwinkle dress.  (In case you aren't up on your Disney fairies, Periwinkle is Tinkerbell's sister)  This is what Hailie asked Santa for.

 The Christmas Loot

The big gift from Mommy and Daddy this year was a new bedroom.  It turned out so good, it's getting post of it's own.  Stay tuned.