Santa...maybe not our best idea:)

Well, we guessed it...At 18 months, Dalton definitely has a mind of his own and we pretty much knew he would NOT dig Santa, but we decided to give it a try.  He is no worse for the wear, plus it was FREE!  Even better... 
Oh well, maybe next year:)  At least he had fun while waiting for Santa and getting a snowman balloon.

 Merry Christmas!  Funny, all morning when we talked about Santa he would say "Ho, Ho!"  and when we asked him what he wanted for Christmas he'd reply "bike"....He's been practicing with Nanny! 
No such luck when we got there!

He had much more fun at the toy store next door to Santa! 

Happy Holidays!

Just thought I would share some house pictures.  Almost all the Christmas decor is done, except for a small Christmas tree and some finishing touches.   We are looking very forward to the holidays!  We can't wait to spend time with family and friends.   Enjoy!

This is the entryway.. I tried something new with the doors this year. 

I put ribbons down two of them to hang Christmas cards on.  Hopefully the ribbons stay put:)
Here's the comfy living room...(yes I hid some of the kiddo's toys....I mean they really didn't match the decor.:)

 I think my favorite part is the kitchen this year.  I added little touches all over and had such fun!  I now see why my mom LOVES decorating for the holidays!  It is really is a time to ENJOY and be thankful for your home too!

 My Grandma Beer would be so happy to see her hutch decorated for Christmas and her table too! :)

 Here's some fun little kitchen touches in the window.

 Mint mocha anyone?

 Looking out from the kitchen to the living room.

Another favorite part is this little bit I added above the bar hutch.  The lighted branches, thanks Mom!, are just perfect there!

 I love our new stockings and hangers...Gotta love Target!

 Need I say more?

 The front porch still needs a little TLC and some finishing touches, but we love our new lights...which by the way, I seemed to have forgotten to turn on the cute penguin and lights for the picture...Brilliant!  LOL!

Here's to a wonderful holiday season!