Santa Baby

              Last weekend we went to the Coast Guard Festival committee's children Christmas party. I was pretty fun. We all bowled a few frames and enjoyed some pizza. Santa made appearance at the party and gave Norah a new baby doll. Norah got the opportunity to sit on Santa's lap and she was just overjoyed!

               
                It has been snowing here pretty much non stop. Now that we finally got Norah some winter boots we are able to get outside and enjoy it. Norah just loves being outside. We have been pulling her around on her sled and she loves to just walk around. The poor girl isn't very sure footed but she gets around. Whenever we bring her back indoors she just screams wanting to go back out.

            Allison and I have been in the Christmas spirit and along with that goes gluttonous eating. Alli made us rice crispy treats last weekend and yesterday I made gingerbread mittens. The house has been filled with all sorts of delicious smells. Also for all those who were worried I have found an egg nog that is a suitable replacement for my all time favorite HOOD. Its not quite as good but it will do.

                  Allison went out for a girls day today with some of her friends. They are going to the movies to see the new Hunger Games flick. This means that Norah and I are home alone and can get into all sorts of shenanigans without mom telling us no. We are having so much fun, Norah is crawling all over everything while we watch the Patriots play like crap....again. Allison being out of the house also means we finally had time to wrap her presents. Our work is complete and now Norah and I can sit back and wait for the big guy to pay us a visit.

Leave her alone for one second and she WILL empty your linen closet.

We will have a fire this year on Christmas morning!

FA Ra Ra Ra Ra, Ra Ra Ra Ra. Happy Holidays

           The holidays are upon us. Allison and I have been very much in the holiday spirit lately due to the cold weather and snow. We had Thanksgiving at our house and it went of without a hitch. Our neighbors must think I am crazy seeings how as I lowered our Turkey into the magma hot oil I was wearing all of my welding gear to include my welding helmet and face mask. I am scared to death of the oil melting my face off. It was pretty nice sitting by the fire, outdoors waiting for our Turkey to be cooked. Allison was a regular Barefoot Contessa inside making all of our side dishes which turned out fantastic. Allison even tried her hand at making Aunt Tina's famous pumpkin roll, the two of us glutinously ate the whole things ourselves in a couple days. That's what the holidays are for right? There always next year to lose those extra couple pounds.
           With Thanksgiving in our wake we wasted no time to move on to Christmas. On black Friday Allison, Norah and I went to Montague Tree Farm and trekked into the snow to cut down our very own Christmas tree. It was a blast. Norah's parents were not expecting 18" of November snow and unfortunately for her we neglected to buy her snow boots. I think it upset me more than her because all I wanted to do was pull her around in a sled outside. We have since rectified the situation and will be ready for the next snow storm.
             This weekend will be filled with holiday shopping, football and my works annual children's Xmas party. It will be Norah's first time meeting Santa, I really hope she isn't petrified. I think it may end up being the only Christmas party we attend this year so hopefully its a barn burner. Norah like to party pretty hardy so hopefully it meets her expectations.
           
              Quickly Whats New With Us:
* Allison has been a baking and crafting machine, I never know what I am going to come home to.
* Norah is still cutting teeth and is now chomping away on everything.
* Stella is still determined to keep our yard clear of free loading wild animals. Darn squirrels!
* I am still waiting to hear the results of my advancement test, fingers crossed that I advance. Norah already has her hands on my money.

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