It's beginning to look a lot like...

CHRISTMAS!!!

We made it through a snowy November, and of course, Porter, snow's #1 fan, has had the "best month ever" getting his fill of shoveling snow, sledding and skiing.

Corey helped the kids to make yet another amazing snow fort.  Ours has been the most popular backyard for all the neighborhood kids...

The kids have been getting their ski-legs back as well.  I was nervous... Both kids' skis have doubled in length this year.  But they're still rocking the slopes!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at Nana & Papa's house, where Corey and Papa fried an "epic" turkey.

I'd say the cousins were pretty thankful to get together again!

We waited for Santa to light up the town of Littleton the evening after Thanksgiving.  The kids were so cute, holding their candles, eating their candy canes, and waiting for Santa to do his magic!

I enjoyed my first-of-the - season party at my dear friend Lanie's annual ornament exchange!

Emma Rose could not be more thrilled about all of the Christmas festivities.  She has been a huge helper decorating my house and Nana's for the Christmas season!

...and what a restful season (finally!!!!) it's been...

I am really proud that Porter was given an award at his school last week.  For putting others needs before his own, and for being mindful of others, he was honored for exhibiting the virtue of humility at Ben Franklin Academy.

'Looking forward to a season of love, peace, family, craziness, and cheer, and mostly to practicing gratitude to a Savior who put everyone's needs before His own.