Tis the Season

After nearly 9 years of boycotting outdoor Christmas lights, this year we finally braved the elements. Our first Christmas together there was a windstorm just days after putting up the lights, and we haven't done it since. We also finally got our tree put up and decorated, although it was quite the process. I'm proud of myself for finally relinquishing the tree to my husband and kids, and foregoing my usually decorations. We now have multi-colored blinking lights, a multitude of bulbs and other ornaments, and I even left off the ribbon! We'll see how the little ones react when they get their first glimpse of the decorated tree!

December Stuff

Well, things have been unusally busy around the McCann home lately. In the midst of the Nasty Bug that has been visiting, we've been working on a tree project for Megan, trying to keep the kiddos entertained, and enjoying a great visit from my Aunt Liisa. She missed the snow by 2 days, but that's okay! She got a good dose of cold weather :-)

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year our Thanksgiving was very low key and we had a great time. We started out with breakfast at our house with Tim's family. Everyone pitched in and the food was delicious. I was cleaned up, swept, mopped, and vacuumed by 1 pm. I actually got to sit down and enjoy looking at the ads in preparation for Black Friday. Later that day Tim and Megan were feeling disappointed with no turkey, so we ventured to my mom's for a quick turkey dinner! Thanks for welcoming us at the last minute mom! All in all, it was a perfect Turkey day and I'd do it again anytime. Oh yeah, we are! Christmas Eve breakfast :-)

Surprise Visit

My two college sisters surprised the rest of us by coming home for Thanksgiving! They showed up at my door and I was so excited, I actually let out a scream! That's nearly unheard of, as I usually keep my emotions under wraps. Needless to say, we had a great time visiting and it didn't take the kiddos long to warm up!

Snuggles for Aunti Biz!

Look at me Auntie Biz! Wait, are you sleeping??

Molly and Aunt Tee Tee! Smilin' beauties :-)


It was really great having them home after being gone for 3 months! Can't wait to have them back for Christmas :-)

Random Stuff

So, I've taken lots of pictures lately but haven't gotten them posted. Here are just a few to amuse you :-)

Okay, so who needs WWF when I have Wrestle Mania in my own home? The girls get on these kicks sometimes and really have fun wrestling each other. They must it from their dad!

I got her mom!

What???


Could this little girl be any cuter? She climbed herself into the bin and decided to check out the Winnie the Pooh book.

This is what happens when mom doesn't get the gymnastics clothes washed. I have to say, though, Megan has always had her own sense of style :-)

Soooo tired!

Did I mention she was cute??

Hailey's turn to slow dance with daddy! She never passes up an opportunity!

Songs of the Season

Well, I'm officially as annoying and obnoxious as the radio stations that play only Christmas music from now until Dec. 25Th. I hope you enjoy some of my favorite Christmas songs :-)

Out with the Fall, in with the Winter

Well, as much as I hate to say good-bye to my beautiful fall background, I figure since the commercials are filled with Christmas music and decorations, it's officially time for winter!