Quote of the Day:

"I have to get on my underwear, then I'll marry you."  Ben to his sister, after he stepped off the potty, as she was acting like the Princess-in-waiting. 

If that's any indication of our day....here's what Ben chose to wear on his head earlier this morning:

 (In case you can't see - it's a pull-up)

We've been anticipating every day until Christmas by either having a special treat or doing a special activity.  Last week we made a gingerbread house - which is now half-eaten.  :-

Yesterday we made Christmas cookies - the kind you roll out, cut, bake then decorate.  They came out very cute...we love sprinkles!

 Early in the month we attended the lighting of the Marietta Square Christmas Tree and arriveal of Santa Claus.  The kids had a great time listening to local school choirs sing on stage and then watching Santa arrive on an old Marietta Fire Engine!  Here's a photo op before the sun went down.   

Tonight we're going to drive around and look at Christmas Lights.  So I'd better go and make the spaghetti so we can get out of here.  As for Mama, I'll be up 'til midnight trying to get some gifts wrapped.  Our barren tree looks pitiful!