Up goes our tree

Saturday was just one of those days. I made waffles with sausage gravy or syrup for breakfast. It was nice to sit down as a family first thing and enjoy each others company. Phil took a day off and was able to spend some time with the girls. The first snow of the season began to fall in huge puffy flakes. It continued all day and we had a tiny acculation...just enough to cover the ground. Then I made spritz cookies and started a pot of chili. We then had Mom and Dad over for chilli (Dad came late because he was out on the roads salting) and a wonderful salad. Alyssa had insisted that Mom bring "Boy and Emily", the two newest additions to the family, so they all played together for a while. :-) We then put up our tree and decorated it. It was alot of fun because this was the first year Alyssa was able to really participate. She was really busy "helping mommy and daddy". Most the ornaments found their way to one spot on the tree...just her height no less. Mom (Nancy) and Alyssa played a little game of hide the ornament (there is a video on youtube), which was quite commical. If you watch the video be sure not to miss the hidding her eyes while "looking at mamaw". Anyway, it was a great day and great evening. I love my family and miss the rest of them. :-( Wish you all could be here.