we've been...

trying to feel the spirit of Christmas.

putting lots of art into our sweet neighbor's mail-box.

eating a ton of popcorn.

going on long drives to see spots that remind us of happy times.

loving the blessings of Liam's school, but being very glad he's out for break.

(he and daddy stayed up late one night to make friendship bracelets for all of his classmates.)

we've been taking apart the old vacuum for fun.

appreciating matt's wonderful job, but really looking forward to his days off.

adoring the sweetest baby girl.

using a flood light in our dining room to simulate the sunshine.

driving up and down lit streets until the kids fall asleep.

and snuggling the sweetest kitty-cat there ever was.