Count Up to Christmas

The count up to Christmas has begun!

I love this time of year. The little joys, the anticipation, and the goodwill. I think I may even enjoy all the lights and decorations more than the kids enjoy them. I love driving into the neighborhood after dark and seeing all the lights and decorations neighbors have put up.

The days of Christmas with the kids have begun and their morning surprises. I don't know if it is more fun for me to put out these little treats or for the kids each morning to run down the stairs in anticiaption of what they will find. This morning they were greeted by this little guy/gal:

They were so happy when they saw her/him. They named the little elf Cutie-Magic and have come to the conclusion that since Cutie-Magic is magic afterall, that the little elf is both he and she, depending on the day. ----Only in the world of two six year olds!

I hope you too are enjoying all the  joys and magic of the season:)