Hearts so Full

Oh it was another interesting night, thanks to the bumpy situation.  Since Evangeline sleeps about half the night doing her "bumpy" thing on the couch, we decided to have her sleep with us that night for fear Santa wouldn't come if she slept on the couch.  Let's just say we were up every hour.  But....he came!!!!  Santa came!!!! 

She asked Santa for a new pair of snow boots and a Barbie dress.  She must have been pretty good this year. 

She didn't ask Santa for the pretend makeup.  That was a surprise, but later she told Kyle the makeup was on her "thinking list". 

Christmas with a child in the house is sheer magic. 

Here's the good girl on her way to Grandpa's house.

My Dad and I made some soap the other day.  We should be set for a while.

We spent the Christmas evening with Mom.  Her house is so cozy and festive.  She had a huge surprise for me!  A little old red cabinet I saw in Marshall.  It was on hold for someone else.  Somehow she found out about it and was able to get it.  Anther benefit to small town living. 

 

Christmas happiness in my window.  The Christmas cactus always reminds me of my Grandma Esta.

Welcome, Christmas, bring your cheer. Cheer to all Whos far and near. Christmas Day is in our grasp, so long as we have hands to clasp. Christmas Day will always be just as long as we have we. Welcome Christmas while we stand, heart to heart, and hand in hand. -Seuss