Getting into the holiday spirit

Eventually, Fall turns to Winter, and our house lights up for the Christmas and Hanukka holidays.

This year, both Aven and Rory helped their parents decorate the Christmas tree, our biggest tree yet.

Our house was warm and cozy!

The lighting of the Menorah.

We got an extra special holiday gift when Sydney blew through town. She and Mommy then flew to California together as a birthday surprise for Nonna.

Both kids had Christmas pageants this year, with Rory playing the part of a pig in the hit production of the Gingerbread Boy.

And Aven sang a few carols with her class at St. Clement's Daycare.