It's the holiday season!

Another holiday season is upon us and I just can't believe how quickly the kids are growing up. Emma Rose was absolutely fascinated with her big cousin, Caroline this Thanksgiving.

...And of course, Porter adores all of his cousins, but is particularly partial to Ansley, regardless of how much she tortures and teases him. (This year at Thanksgiving, she shut him in Nana Ne's basement prior to telling him about the wolf down there - he was terrified to tears, and still occasionally talks about the wolf in Nana's basement.)

The day after Thanksgiving, we bundled the kids up to see the lighting of Downtown Littleton.

And as always, Emma Rose sported her adventurous spirit and didn't make a peep through the freezing, cold wind and commotion.

It was so fun to see the look on all the kids' faces when Santa Clause approached.

(Caroline & Uncle Chad)

(Ansley, Uncle Zach & Porter)

(Porter was very interested in Santa's truck, but less interested in the man.)

The kids had so much fun.

Needless to say, they're growing up too fast. Here's a little video of the kids playing together in the bathtub. I was frightened for Emma's sake at first, but the kid is fearless, and she thinks that Porter is hilarious.

I think they're both pretty ready for Christmas. Porter has been thrilled to help with the Christmas decorations.

And Emma Rose might just finally get a toy that isn't on 4 wheels!

Christmas 2011, here we come!