Halloween is over. Thank God. Call me scrooge but it's just not a favorite. A whole lot of hulabaloo for two hours in a lame costume to get a few pieces of penny candy. Lame lame lame.

Thanksgiving is alright. I'm not big on turkey or pumpkin pie- or football. I mean a house full of family can't be beat but Christmas. That's what I'm talking about. A month of yummy food and fabulous parties. New Christmas outfits and pajamas. A house filled with people and lots of sparklies- smelling like pine trees. Decorating every inch of home inside and out. Ornaments to hang and lots of good carols to listen to. Wreaths and lights and singing and presents. Oh, glorious presents...big, small it doesn't matter.  Wrapped in beautiful paper with bows and ribbons. The excitement of Christmas Eve and jubilation of Christmas morning. Mmmm...I can smell Christmas coming. I can feel it around the corner.

I've started buying presents. I just can't help myself. The babes are getting soo many fabulous things this year- bikes, a dollhouse, a foosball table, a wooden train, dress up stuff. I cannot wait to see their faces...only 51 more days!

I'm hosting our first holiday party on December 4. Is it too early to decorate?! Maybe I'll just pull out the tubs to get a whiff of Christmas air...