Christmas Countdown (and Welcome Owen)!

It's been a busy time around here lately.  As we get closer to Christmas, things always get hectic around here!  The days seem to have less hours in them and there's ALWAYS plenty of things that still need to be completed!  Ugh!

We've had visits from Jackson, Rocco, Shelby, Drew and Luke and even my nieces Norah and Aleena.  I can't believe how big all of the children seem to be getting!  They are growing up so fast! 

Jackson

Rocco proudly shows his shark picture.

Shelby

Drew

Luke

We are also very happy to welcome our new friend, Owen. 

Owen is one of Drew's preschool friends who will be visiting us occasionally.  I think he enjoyed his first day here which just happened to be on a day that Drew and Luke were also here.

Owen, Luke and Alex play at the train table.

  Shelby loved being here for a bonus day.  She was especially happy to be here on a day Parker was also here.  She loved seeing how big Parker has gotten and loved to be able to hold her!  Shelby is quite the little "Momma" and loves all the little babies!


Aren't they both so cute?!

Owen came back and this time spent a whole day here. 

Owen proudly shows off his finished puzzle!

He had a lot of fun playing with Alex and the two of them quickly became good friends!  We spent the day talking about counting down the days until Christmas.  Both of the boys added ornaments to the Advent tree (an annual day care favorite here).

Adding the ornaments

We also spent some time reading stories about Christmas and what our families do to get ready for Christmas.

The boys enjoyed all of the Christmas books during story time.

I've been busy trying to get things ready for our upcoming Christmas party.  There are presents to wrap, activities to prepare and cookies to bake (the children will be decorating them).  I'm sure we will have a great time.  I can't wait! See you all soon!