Here we are

Well, I have finally decided to put forth the effort of trying to keep up a simple blog for our family. I am sure it won't be updated as much as I would like for it to be, but I will do my best to update it every once in awhile with anything exciting happening in our lives!

For now, our excitement revolves around the joy of Christmas. We are still a week away from Christmas and yet this has by far been the most fun Christmas I have had in a very long time. It is just so much fun to watch the amazement in Mack's eyes when we talk about Santa, Christmas trees, Jesus, presents, EVERYTHING. She just loves it. (and so do we) She has helped to pick out almost all the presents this year and I think she has only told two people what they are getting....not bad considering how big our circle of family and friends is. One of those persons is myself, the conversation was as follows:

"Look momma, we got you a present (handing me the present). It is a secret though, you have to wait until Christmas Day!"
I respond in a very excited voice "Oh wow, how neat, I wonder what it is?"
Whispering to me she says "It's a necklace!"
Oops, I guess I caused that!

Bottom line, I feel like a little kid this Christmas...I can't wait for Christmas eve so we can leave our cookies and milk for Santa and watch the anticipation in her eyes. Then get up super early the following morning to watch her open all the presents. I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful family and get to enjoy this wonderful time of year with them!