Sneaky, sneaky...

Christmas really snuck up on me this year (side note: don't you find it odd when people say this? I mean, Christmas is at the same time EVERY year lol). And my house is proof. Not one Christmas decoration is displayed yet...instead, you'll still find all the autumn decor adorning various places of the house. Leaves on the mantle, pumpkin scented candles on the tables, harvest potpourri, pumpkins at the door, a pot of forlorn mums...and what is today? December 17th. I find this mildly amusing and vastly pathetic.

::Happy sigh:: This is life, and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. Because this is the way we roll.


This Sunday afternoon has been designated "Owen girls baking day" by our matriarch. Thus all our holiday traditions will commence with one giant leap. With us four ladies in the kitchen there's sure to be a chaotic explosion of flour, sugar and everything chocolaty. Not sure how the goodies will turn out, but we'll make some memories in the process. And that's what counts.



I love this time of year. The lights, the music, the smells, the traditions and the giving. Besides the fact that it beautifully reminds me of my Savior's birth, it brings our family together for quality (hopefully lol) time...even though we tend to do everything last minute when it comes to this particular holiday (our tree doesn't even go up till Christmas Eve!)

We're all supposed to go grocery shopping on Sunday afternoon...and I think I'll try and make each of us wear either a severely outdated sweater or an ugly holiday one for our trek to the store. ::evil laugh:: Good times!

There's only a week left till Christmas...let's get this party started!