seashell santa by the seashore...

2 things...new camera...new santa

these are 2 special birthday gifts that i have received so far

i received my 1st dslr camera from my boys and this handmade santa from my mother-in-law.  i was anxious to play with my new camera this morning as soon as i woke up.  i got ry off to the bus, talen & blake are still sleeping so santa became my portrait subject. 

in this house we love the beach coastal feel so this guy fits in nicely adorned with seashells.  he was made by a family friend and her eye for detail is quite amazing. seashell buttons, driftwood tied to his back, a feather in his hair in place with a shell...

looking forward to exploring with my new camera!

sweet friends...

today was a playdate for a couple of "sweet friends"

talen's friend from school whom he absolutely adores came over for some sugar cookie fun & playtime

frost here, sprinkle there, trimming with marshmellows and m&ms...

for those of you who like extra toppings on top, these were just for you!

decorating cookies was hard work and called for a lil shrek ever after...

sweet friends they are!



deck the halls...

my most favorite time of year especially when it comes to decorating!

   

it's beginning to look a lot like christmas at our house & sounds like christmas too, thanks to continuous holiday music from charter...oh how all the boys love that! :)

can you see our friend "buddy"?  even blake is having fun this year with elf on the shelf!

 

christmas tree - o - christmas tree...

the newest addition to our tree is our santa tree topper, the boys love him!

happy holidays, tis the season!