The holiday season kicked off in Colonial Williamsburg with the Grand Illumination. We even saw a special guest!

For several days we’ve been hearing an owl and the boys have seen an owl in the yard but no chance for a photo. Tonight was our lucky night when a barred owl perched on our backyard fence long enough for several photos. Liberty was ecstatic as we all got to see the owl from inside!

Just before bed our owl friend came back for another visit!

And of course, Gingerbread Houses!

Another year, another attempt at getting three kids to look, with open eyes, and smiling in their Christmas threads. We did the best we could 🙂 Happy Holidays!!

We had some very eager helpers to decorate the tree this year! So, I guess we are officially the people that have the tree up prior to Thanksgiving!

Today wrapped up Canton’s last show of Cheaper by the Dozen at WP. He has grown so much and put in a lot of time and effort. I’m thankful to Mike for taking on a small role and being a huge helper behind the curtain.

They have had practice 5 days a week since September and performed 12 shows! He learned some German and made a good friend in Gabe. I can’t wait to see what Canton does next!

Some very proud sisters and mama!

It’s that time of year again!

Canton did a great job saluting our Veterans!

https://youtu.be/JRCiqMCQ6ig

Adleigh has been reading a lot of stories at bedtime. Her favorites are Duck and Goose and Goodnight Moon. I’ll have to get some more videos, oh her voice just kills me 🙂

https://youtu.be/-0_wEeuwlxg