Decorated!

We decorated the tree last night.  Lily, Lucy and I (Lincoln handed me the ornaments, but I'm guessing didn't like how pokey the branches were, since he had zero interest in touching them.)... Most of the ornaments are side-by-side, some actually sharing the same branch, mainly around the bottom, in the front.  I love it. There aren't any pictures of Lincoln or Luce, though -- because those turkey birds decided to take their clothes off to decorate.  *actually, Lily did too, but put them back on so I could take a couple pictures.

Lily also made a special picture for Santa, and asked if I could hand deliver her envelope to him at the mall -- clarifying she has no intention to get that close, she wants ME to hand it to him.  :)  I'll do it.  I know it's something she colored, but I'm not sure exactly what it is... it's sealed, and meant exclusively for him... Gotta respect that.  My girl LOVES telling me that Santa is coming in XX days -- she is SO excited.




Hard to believe on Friday, our big girl is turning EIGHT!  She hasn't mentioned anything about bringing a treat into school, but we're going to pick something out on Thursday night and Brandon will bring it in for her class.  We're having a pool party at our local hotel's indoor pool, and there are half a dozen little girls going to be there... but the coolest part of this... the first girl Lily asked if she could invite, was Avery.  Avery is in Lily class, and is in a wheelchair.  She doesn't speak at all, she uses her iPad to speak for her.  Lily asked Avery's mom (who regularly volunteers in the class) if she thought Avery would be able to come, because she'd really like her to be there... Avery's mom said that Avery can swim and just will need help in and out of the pool, so yes, she will be there!  YIPPEE!!  I have a lot to get done between now and then, but I work best under pressure.  A peace sign cake, and a 'rockin' birthday theme... butterflies, guitars, and peace signs, in tie dye.  **Thanks, Cindy - for your help again this year with the girls and the party... I really appreciate you.

Well, it's time to get to bed.  I have an almost eight year old that has to read her mama a book.   :)