Feels Like Home

It's a picture explosion - enjoy!

We went to the annual Caroler's Brunch at North Oaks.  The food was amazing, Gus had a good time, and Finley heard her favorites Rudolph and Frosty. 

Family photo in front of the tree and we're all looking : )

New card garland this year, but we quickly ran out of space so it will be revamped next year.

We delivered cookies and Christmas towels to our neighbors, but soon realized we weren't the only elves out there.  We received the best caramel corn (which I ate for dinner 2 nights in a row) and some gingerbread playdough!

After trying to purchase this too late last Christmas, we ordered it right after Thanksgiving this year and Finley loved it.  Her favorites were the "misewen" and baby Jesus who she was convinced needed to be taken out of the manger. 

Christmas eve service - we were in the back row!  Actually it worked out perfect for Fin to have some extra space.  She made it up to see Charlie the church mouse for children's time.

She loved her glowing snowman necklace and shopping cart from great Aunt Kari!

We're all set for next year!!

Kari was all decked out in Great Grandpa Bob's attire.

Christmas morning brought Finley her own chair, some new books, a  big girl potty, and underwear!

She wanted to jump right on and put on the undies!  More on this later...

At Grandma and Grandpa's she received a tea set from their neighbor, Emma, who babysits Finley.  So cute!

Moosh wrapped up "Stephanie Rose" my pound kitty from when I was little - who's name is a combination of my favorite names from the 80's.  Finley loves her.

Love these shoes.  Chooze shoes are intentionally mismatched to encourage creativity. 

A clamp on high-chair for the babies/animals.  Baby Cindy likes this one!

And the hit of Christmas - the mini-trampoline from Moosh!  She picked up on it right away. 

It was a big hit with the cousins later that day!  Well, until they had to take turns and then it was pure tears. 

Cousin Jill introduced everyone to Temple Run - even I got into the iphone act for a while

Pretty, dark haired cousins seeing what Finley would look like with a dye job!

We all had a great time!  We all got a bunch of amazing gifts - Pat surprised me with a newborn photo shoot with Tami Tripp - can't wait for that.  It's crazy to think next Christmas will involve 2 Morgan kiddos!