master"PIECES" of my LIFE

santa baby~

visited the big guy in the red suit and as a bonus this year we also saw mrs. claus.  the kids are fully aware that it's really not "santa" but simply a man that looks like him dressed in a santa suit spreading the magic of christmas 'cuz santa is waaaaay too busy.  phew, still believe in the main guy even if the mall guy is being called out.  and what makes mommy happy?  that my kids are still excited to take a picture with santa, whoever he might be.

the santa visit was bundled with a jaunt to the movies and we checked out the muppets at sebastian's persistent request.  the kids loved it, mommy & daddy not so much.  all the cameos and guest star appearances was the best part if that gives you any indication.  but we can check it off the list and move on to the next thing.

the kids are home on winter break and they both had great christmas joy in the classroom on the last day of school.  mrs. donovan, lexi's teacher, always does a potluck from around the world.  super yummy and we made faina from uruguay.  

lexi and some of her gal pals.  they don't have any fun at all!  

sebastian's teacher, ms. miranda, played a movie for the kids to chillax w/ hot chocolate & treats.  perfect for a bunch of 4th graders.  they loved it!

{ho ~ ho ~ ho}

oh, christmas tree!

it's been up for a couple of weeks now & every time i look at it makes me smile.  it went up with everyone's help this year; truly a family affair.

{{{ luv }}}




 

paris flea market

so my second month with the paris flea market was this past weekend.  once again crazy busy.  this time i sold more than last time.  of course i still want to sell more next time.  so much fun it hardly seems like work to me.

can't wait for next month!

goodbye november

so fall has come & gone and it is officially winter wonderland time.  here are the things our family was grateful for this thanksgiving season:

we all picked something we're thankful for although when we read them they really apply to the whole family.  this is the order they are written: maryjo, lexi, sebi & matt.

as has become tradition we headed to south carolina to celebrate our thanksgiving.  for the first time the weather cooperated & it was absolutely beautiful.  we had some football on the beach:

lexi really got into it.  and of course the boys were all over it.  fun, Fun, FUN!  we had lots of goofiness.

some grandparent love:

and of course for the main event:

AND of course we always have to try for that family christmas card photo...

you'll see one of these or a variation of one on our christmas card this year.  we're getting our tree tomorrow & i'll be decorating all weekend.  the season is upon us!