christmas around our house

i'm not too much for christmas music playing from the day after christmas on, but i do think there is something special and magical about christmas. this year we decided to forgo ornaments for a stripped down, starlit version of a tree. that plus lots of candles seems to be special enough for little m. the first time she saw the tree lit up she started dancing back and forth and grinning at the tree as if it was her best friend.
little m's new bestie, the tree...
one of our christmas picture out takes:hanging with daddy in his winter garden


a little bubbly one night with my friend nancy to celebrate her birthday



it is chilly and windy outside as i write this, and it is nice to be inside in a warm, candlelit and tree lit house. enjoy the end of the weekend!