Sure Signs of Christmas...

There are several signs that Christmas is fast approaching.  Crowded malls, ringing bells outside of every store, lines at the post office, mailed letters to Santa, cookies and goodies, and on and on.  Here are some of our signs...

A fully lit and decorated tree...

Daddy being "sweet talked" into hanging outdoor lights for the very first time EVER...

Gingerbread house decorating with my two favorite girls...

Gingerbread house decorating with two of my favorite families.  The sweet Denny family...

And the sweet Gleich family...

But the surest sign of all?  The arrival of Santa!!  Santa was spotted last night and boy was he(she?) tired...

I for one can't wait for Christmas.  Bring on the presents.  Bring on the good cheer.  Bring on the holiday parties with friends.  Bring on the champagne punch at the afore mentioned friend's holiday party.  Bring on the Nana and Papa visit.  Bring on the trip to Maine.  Bring on the homemade toffee covered in dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt.  Bring on Christmas...we are ready!