A Wistful Christmas

As we ran to do a week's worth of stuff in one day before we left for the holiday, we realized we had a problem: snow. I had to do a few errands, including shipping a number of orders. I could barely see. And if it's bad in a metro, you know it's going to be horrific in lower MN and IA. So we stayed home and in for two days.

My husband and I spent some quality time together watching a bunch of DVR'd shows and the kids got to play with birthday and Christmas presents. While in the middle of all this, I caught myself staring out the window at this beautiful sight. I like to think that my poor artificial tree is slightly jealous of real evergreens. And I like being able to see real evergreens even though we can't have them in the house.

It's my kind of quiet Christmas.

Decorating the Tree

My camera was very cold when I took these photos of the kids decorating and the dog wearing his reindeer antlers! I like the soft glow that the photos have around them.
We found the antlers work as a great bark deterrent;).

My Favorite Christmas Song of All Time

The Monkees 'Riu Riu Chiu'

I've loved it since I was a little girl.

St Paul Night Drive

This is not my video:). I found it on youtube. Thought it'd be nice to share especially since it shows the Christmas lights and people ice skating.

Enjoy!! PS I've been watching these for awhile and feeling a tad bit of motion sickness. Be warned!

Silver Bells, Silver Bells...It's Christmas Time in the City.

Big fat flakes fell last night and I couldn't resist drawing out my late night run for Coke (for sick bellies:() and getting some photos. These were both taken around Rice Park in St Paul. I finally feel festive...