Snow. Snow. Snow.

We really are SNOW people. We love the cold, and the snow, and the lack of hot weather...we embrace not sweating, we embrace not wearing flip flops, and though they are ugly we LOVE our UGGS. We love the hunt for the perfect winter coat for the season. We love hot cocoa and grilled cheese concoctions, we love fireplaces and comfy blankets, piles of slippers and PJs that are worn all day because there is no need to go outside....unless it's for sledding or snowball fights (and even then you layer your PJs).... We love watching the snow fall, we love snowmen, and we love snow angels...... sadly we must forge north for our layers of snow, but thankfully not for our memories and adventures.....we still can do most all of this, and we have. This weekend there was more baking [stay tuned for the crackle Mocha Chocolate Cheesecake adventure] and there were snowball fights, puppy snow adventures, pj snuggles, attempts to snowmen, UGGS, and we did wear our perfect winter coats. These weekends, these holidays, are amazing.... I am spoiled beyond anything I ever imagined with peace, with love, with joy....these are a few of my favorite things:

Snow Much Fun. Furry Friends. Best Fuuurrrriends Forever.

Puppy Kisses. American Girls. Drumming. Beauty Shop. 

 Happy New Years!!

So Very Blessed.

What an amazing time of year. I am still reveling in the snow falling, the adventures to come, the love that we are fully surrounded with each and every moment. Thank you Jesus. We are so blessed. Here is a little bit of our joy over the past few days....and let me just tell you there is more heading our way. I hope you all had amazing Christmas celebrations, great family memories created, and moments that you will forever hold dear to your heart. 

On the 24th Day of December Elf on the Shelf left Mini a parting Party dress(es) and a letter sending her farewell till next December 1st.

I received a little (amazing) present of my own. (and a few more later on :))

On the Eve of Christmas we had our annual festivities....and things got a little goofy.

We caught up with family.

Santa had to make room for some amazing homemade cookies. 

And someone was very good this year.....