The MaGiC & true meaning of Christmas have come to our house!

Olivia is finally understanding the true meaning(birth of Jesus,) and MaGiC and wonder(Santa) during this time of year, Christmas! I really want her to have a balance between both, and so far, I think Shane and I have done a good job at incorporating that. We watched The Polar Express last weekend, and it made me feel like a kid again, remembering back to what it felt like when Santa was "real." I have been so excited to bring the MaGiC and wonder of Christmas in to our home this year. Liv is thrilled with the idea of Santa~it was so cute to help her write a Christmas list to Santa, & watching her eyes twinkle at the thought of what he might bring to her. Nolan has yet to really understand this MaGiCal, special, heavenly time of year. He does find excitement in tearing down Christmas decor, breaking mamas candles, snow globes, and trying to open up presents under the tree. Shane and I are now in agreement that presents will be placed under the tree on Christmas Eve, and no earlier. Nolan would tear in to every one! Today he told me "I don't like Santa, he's gwoss(gross.)" I have no idea where he got it, I did have to crack up because his little voice is so cute. He got to see Santa tonight on our CDA cruise to the the North Pole. Santa kept saying "Ho Ho Ho Ho!" So now that's what Nolan has been talking about and saying all night.

Little NJP helped decorate the gingerbread house with us this year, and loved it. Of course he snuck about 10 pieces of stale/hard as a rock candy into his mouth. We had fun putting it together, and it turned out pretty cute. It has lots of character with its crooked candy, and windows full of icing sliding down the sides. Hope you are all staying cozy, enjoying family, and most of all finding or continuing with the traditions you enjoy most this time of year!