'Tis The Season...

...to be jolly! 

I am full of holiday spirit this year- not sure what the cause of it could be, but I am loving everything about this glorious time of year. Despite the exhaustion and my deep need for a vacation I am really enjoying being at work around the wildly excited children and sharing the fun with them. 

I have been taking pictures of everything, trying to capture whatever magic I can. I have never loved the season as much before, but I hope this feeling stays for many years to come. 

Another picture of our Christmas tree and some of my favourite (new) ornaments for 2013. 

Left: A penguin ornament from one of my kids; ornament from our trip to St. John's this summer; Belle from Beauty and the Beast that Jay brought me home from Disney World.

Right: Salt dough ornaments I made with my kids (they took theirs home- these are my practice ornaments).

Bottom Right: Boldt Castle ornament from our birthday trip with Julia. 

Holiday tree in the community I walk by every night and a wintery wreath I made for the door. 

Top: Jay's ancient (and awesome) Eaton's Santa Sack and my stocking.

Bottom: One of my favourite holiday traditions- the annual package exchange between myself and my one of my closest friends from elementary school! 

A present from Santa under the tree! 

Homemade cookies from my kiddos, they are even more delicious than they look! 

Our collection of Christmas cards that is growing daily- this is right by our front door so it is bringing many smiles to my face! 

Keep Smiling :)