Downtown- Santa's Mailbox

As we do every year, we took all of the kids to mail their Santa letters. Liv & Nora took the liberty of mailing Tessa's since she was asleep. We enjoyed the tree of lights on the circle, and walking around town with the family.

afterwards, as tradition goes, we went to the Chocolate Company for some hot cocoa!

We celebrated some birthdays with our good friends- Happy Birthday Luke & Travis!

...and we got to meet the newest member of the Schubert clan- Colton!

An early Christmas gift!

Santa left a little present by the front door this week. Apparently it was too cold at the North Pole for this little girl so he dropped her off early. "Shelby" is the newest member of the Smith family. The kids are beyond thrilled! She is 9 weeks old. We have spent the last few days getting to know her.

Our trip to the Exotic Feline Rescue Center

Nora was a BEAUTIFUL little Faithful Feet dancer today!

And here she is, front row, showing off her dancing talents...

Nora, getting ready to take the stage!

So, the last time, there was no dancing, but THIS time, she was fantastic! We were so proud of our Nora this morning. What a little doll! This little outfit just fits her personality!

She couldn't wait to get up there on that stage and show everyone that she could do it!

Trick-or-Treating at Nana & Pap Pap's!

If there's one thing my family loves, it's the holidays! I love that Aunt Val, Nana, Pap Pap, and even all 3 dogs went all-out this year with costumes and all. The girls thought they were great. And they are! :)

And me and my honey decided to join in on the fun. Yes, those are Halloween tattoos on our cheeks!

Halloween Party at Granny & Poppie's!

Granny & Poppie did it up, as they always do (I love the memories she makes for her grandchildren!). Halloween party topped off with a game of hot-potato, musical chairs, some pumpkin carving, treat bags, and hot dogs! :)

The kids in their Halloween costumes

Mommy & Nora

Tessa, the Tiny Pumpkin
Nora, the Princess Pumpkin
And Olivia, the chef, who plans to make Pumpkin Pie for dessert!

Pumpkin Carvin' Time

One of my favorite things to do in the fall, even though Dad did most of the work while I enjoyed from the side-lines. Well, someone had to take all these great pictures! The girls loved getting all goopey, and I think Dad should have entered a contest or something. The faces turned out well!