Christmas Treasures

I am so grateful that we have such a great daycare.

Jackson brings home some of the cutest crafts and drawings from "Penny's".

Here are a few of our new 'Treasures'.

Love the little candle.

Jackson could not wait to start munching on his little house.

Today was his last day there for the year 2010. When he starts back again in 2011, he will be a big three year old boy! Wow, that time just gets away on you.

No Man Like The First Snowman

Jackson & Daddy were finally able to make the first snowman of the season tonight. Not for lack of time or skill just not enough snow until now...Dec. 11, 2010.

And it was the perfect consistency for snowman making. Complete with fresh produce facial features.

Jackson has been waiting since the beginning of November for snow. I just hope his snowman lasts for at least a few days as warm melting weather predicted. We'll just enjoy what we can get in the meantime.

Spreading a little Christmas Cheer

Our little Cheermeister was out tonight spreading a little Christmas sweets & treats in the local neighbourhood.

I was inspired by this old Rice Krispies commercial to give a little something back. So we whipped up some fun shaped crispie treats & hand delivered them to some families in Smalliver. Trying to teach and enjoy the spirit of giving during this festive season.

Smalliver Christmas Light Up

This time of year is full of wonder & merriment & lots of excitement when you have children.

Jackson helps us to enjoy all the little things of this holiday season.

It was Smalliver town light up complete with a ride in full fire gear for our little rookie. He helped deliver Santa to the festivities with all the other OFD kids & carolers on the Old 1952 Chev lit up in Christmas glory.

It was an awesome night of fun, but during the ride up & down Main Street our little fireguy literally fell asleep in the cold night air with the merry Christmas songs blaring just above his head. A long & very full night.

Days of Advent

We bought a beautifully quilted advent calendar at the local craft market.

Each day this December, Jackson will wake up to a little special treat.

(Already told him it will not always be candy)

This is Day 1 (note the bed-head)...Toy Story Kinder Egg. Loved the 'Twitch" figure, could care less about the chocolate surrounding it. Gotta love my 'veggie-lovin' kid.

Baking & Decorating

Although we said we weren't going to decorate until Dec 1, this weekend was close enough to the month beginning and worked into our busy, busy December schedule.

While Daddy & Jackson decked our halls, I mixed & rolled over 7 dz. cookies for my upcoming bake exchange this week.

Jackson was learning some great decor tips from his 'Master-Martha' Daddy. A few more little touches & we are ready to rock this season...

My goodies this year...

Chocolate Mint Thumbprints.

**Thanks for the inspiration, Aunty Joy & Fine Cooking.**

Happy Hallowe'enie!

Newest OFD Rookie takes the biggest haul!

Our little firefighter was out & about the town tonight. Making sure all were safe & the treats were being collected. And he made his momma proud with his manners & polite festive greetings. Very thankful for the practice at lunch & dinner time. Cuteness only gets you so far, but thank yous & Happy Hallowe'en is the icing on the cake!

I can't believe this is his third year already. First our little bear, then came our monkey, now our grown-up firefighter. But by 7:30 be was asking to go home. I asked him what his favourite part of the night was and his reply was... when I let Daddy have just one piece (of his candy). So absolutely adorable. Little does he know that Daddy will be munching so much more than just one piece once he is asleep.

Happy Hallowe'en!!!