My first pedicure in six years. Holiday spirit.



It’s been really rainy here so we’ve been cooped up at home. But it’s lush and green outside.

And here’s boy number one.







And boy number two.







Off to see if we can go to Gilroy Gardens. Here’s to hoping rain stops.

This is from the wreath project David and I made yesterday. I found it here and had been saving it for an occasion.



And despite resisting it, David actually enjoyed it.

Today, we had playgroup. This is the third week of Nathaniel’s new playgroup and it’s been quite fun. I am really glad we can do this for him.







And one of him eating those puffs he loves so much.







Off from work for the next five days! Excited to rest and relax. And play.

We baked more today. Blueberry muffins for David’s class. They turned out pretty yummy. David had a lot of fun mixing the flour and sugar and putting the papers into the trays. Nathaniel’s going through this super-clingy phase so he cried every time I left the room even to get the ingredients. But we made it.

And I tried to give Nathaniel some avocado and was met with this face.







And a lot of gagging. Let’s just say he didn’t like it.







Here’s our tree. I’ve made my peace with it being slanted.







And the mantle with our stockings and the beautiful mirror.







Nathaniel is also in this phase where he gets up every time I put him in bed and cries and cries. Fun fun.



Sorry that the posts have been inconsistent this last week. I am spending more time with my family for December which is giving me less time to do these things. I am prepared for pages 8 and some of 9 for tomorrow and I will post them. I did finish a book last week and I plan to post that, too. And I’ve got an idea for downloads so expect those some time tomorrow. My tag, I haven’t begun yet. But I shall. At some point. Apologies. Family comes first.

Today we stayed home. Relaxed and made pound cake. When I downloaded photos I found this one of David and laughed and laughed.

Nathaniel has been super-clingy but he’s also learned to stand up al by himself. He’s quite amazing.







Tired but thankful.

We just came back from riding the Train of Lights in Niles, CA. It was magical and wonderful and fun and even Nathaniel didn’t complain too much despite missing a nap and staying up past bedtime.



This train was decorated inside and out with Santa and carolers and everything.

I loved all the decorations and if it weren’t for taking care of Nathaniel I might have taken 1000 photos. As it is, I took 112.







David loved it, too.







And here’s the litte boy. Seconds after this he was off the carseat and on our laps for the rest of the trip.







And here are my three boys. Loves of my life.







December daily page and the weekly movie coming tomorrow! Too tired to move now.

Yes, still stuck on the ornaments but this is a special one. We made this one today, David and I. Well mostly David.



While I attempted to accomplish some work, Nathaniel and David played together.

And then Nathaniel went around and put everything in his mouth.







Yep this was in his mouth seconds later.







And then as he napped, I took a short break to help David make some ornaments. He made a total of 5 different ones but this one is my favorite.







Still feeling out of sorts but hoping it will pass before the week is out and I can settle into some sort of routine. Let’s see…