November....December.....

So...it's been awhile. Let's catch this up.

For weeks straight (practically since he could walk), the broom has been a favorite toy of the littlest man. He loves it and wants to help often.

Brycen went to a friend's birthday party the day before Thanksgiving dressed like this:

It was a beautiful weather.

Black Friday dressing was as follows:

 Mother Nature Roller coaster, for sure!

The day after Black Friday, we were lucky to receive two free tickets to our first and last Purdue Football game. My strong dislike to freeze lead to me to give my ticket to a friend and he was very grateful and loved going with Bryce. It was a great game but goodness, SO cold. I was VERY grateful I stayed home.

 Post Thanksgiving, of course, calls for this:

 LOVE LOVE LOVE this time of year. We decorated the tree, Christmas music has almost been playing non-stop, lots and lots of baking. Love Christ. Love my boys.  Love serving and giving. Love the spirit of it ALL.

St. Nicholas Day Celebration (December 6th). 

Playgroup at the nearby gymnasium. Brycen loves it and we wanted to introduce it to Daddy.

(looks who's hair is FINALLY growing in :)..and who needs a haircut.

A wonderful indoor activity.

ADORE the next two pictures.

AND...The biggest thing lately--- Santa Clause. Goodness, what difference a year makes. Last year, Brycen referred to Santa as "the Lion" and needed much convincing to go near. This year (thanks to some Christmas movies he has been watching), Brycen was SO excited. Prior to Santa arriving at our ward Christmas party, Brycen had an incident that made me take him in the hall and ask him if he wanted to go home. His response brought him to tears, "No! Then we would miss Santa!" Brycen's behavior immediately became perfect (loving the leverage) and when Santa arrived,  Brycen exclaimed, "Santa!" and took a spot in line. He literally jumped up and down saying, "I can't wait!!" the entire time. SO cute.

 Cian did not share the same excitement. 

Haha! Priceless!

The candy cane made it all better. Cian is wearing the Christmas outfit my 28 year old brother wore. Sadly, it's too small and probably won't be worn again but it was fun to pull it out for the occasion.

And...Brycen always makes sure I am in at least one picture. Happy December!