Today we ran and finished up the” stocking stuffer shopping”…(say that 3 times fast, lol)

It was a lot of fun hanging out with my 3 youngest children…

When we came home my oldest was waiting for us and hung out until after dinner..

All I knew when I chose this outfit was that I wanted to wear the poncho…

And since the black ponte leggings were so comfortable for bowling yesterday, the grey ones came to mind..

I think this is the first time I’ve worn a patterned top under a poncho… I always do a solid..

Picture taking today was the worst.. my young photographer was distracted and I actually had to reprimand him…

Who can do that then, smile.. and then my 19 year old kicked a soccer ball into the shot… 

I gave up doing the third pose…

Dear Readers, Tomorrow (Friday)  we get up very early to go see The Christmas Carol with the homeschooling group. 

I’m excited to be sharing this fun with my 3 youngest….my oldest is feeling sick again… strep has been going around his work..

None of us are morning people these days, so should be fun getting out the door on time..

Gratitude

I am grateful that all my children were here today!  

I am grateful that I ordered the last online presents today!  

I am grateful that my daughter is her fun loving self and carrying on her tradition of doing a special wrapping for her youngest brother… will post pics after Christmas..

I am grateful for the fun, laughter and noise level increasing in my home ( now if only the dog wasn’t more hyper with everyone home, his noises I could do without..) 

I am grateful that my Nico(19) is still getting a kick every time I ask a question and put that tilt in the last word, ( that English sounding habit I picked up from Ireland)