Buckle up! Sam's got her license!

The day has arrived, the time has come, for this momma to no longer be needed in the transportation of her only child!  I don't know whether to cry or jump up and down.  I think I did both so far.  Today, I escorted her to the drivers examination, and now, she can go places by herself.  Another first prefaced by another last.  That's the way things go.  Just celebrating each first and each last as they come.

Christmas time!

Samantha no longer needs her daddy's help to put the angel on top of the tree!  However I stuck him in just for the picture and for sentimental purposes!

This was my new homemade addition to our decorations this year.  It was so easy and fun!  It did make a big glittery mess, but what's a little sparkle added to the festive season.

Samantha likes to decorate a little tree in her room. And this year she practiced some photography on it!  I love the self portrait in the red ornament!  Good job girl!

This is a mix of some new and some old favorites in our decorating for Christmas. I love the tradition of our ornaments and wall hangings.  I doubt I will ever care if it is trendy or in style.  It is ours, it is things we treasure, it is HOME...Merry Christmas!