Baking..

I definitely wouldn't call myself a "baker"... especially with the two big sisters' egg allergies, it's something we do on a special occasion.. But there has been a lot of baking/cookie decorating going on recently being that it's Christmas time! :)

 We also had our good friends/neighbors come over for a small cookie decorating party...

My three year-old's masterpiece...

My five year-old's masterpiece...

We have also been making some yummy scones with a recipe I got from a friend. 

We will probably take a break from cookies and baked goods for a while after Christmas. ;)

Photos by Biggest Sister..

Photos by Biggest Sister: 

Suncatchers that the girls painted...

Favorite new book... The Circus Ship

More from the Circus Ship..

Mochi...

 Library book...

Mochi's new toy...

And her first letter to Santa... :)

New Ride...

The girls have been enjoying their new ride...

A very generous gift... from a very generous friend... 

Shopping...

I've been shopping for my cousin in Japan.... 

They are all so unique and beautiful... Tempted to keep them all for our home. ;)

Even 5 Year Olds...

Even 5 year olds need naps... :)

I love watching this girl sleep.. Reminds me of when she was a little baby...

Around Here...

...we are...

 ...enjoying going through the Advent Jesse Tree every morning in preparation for Christmas!

..."journaling" out on the deck. 

..."journaling" in mommy's journal...

 ....building...taking apart...and building again...

...writing a lot of "Thank You" cards.

...reading old favorites over and over again.

...making a gingerbread house...

...stamping Christmas cards...

crafting...

...smiling and laughing (most of the time ;D)!

Treasuring these Moments...

These are the moments I know I'm going to miss when the girls are older...

And I know Bryant is going to really miss these moments....

And then there were two...

And then there were three... :)