'Tis the Season!

I can't  tell you how much I love Christmas!  I have been looking forward to Leo's first Christmas probably two minutes into my pregnancy let me remind you I got pregnant with him in the month of July! So here we are a week from Christmas! I have been trying to get a picture of Leo in front of the tree but he is just so darn mobile! Far to interested in whats "over there". Here is the best I could come up with! 

I don't know about this... 

I like my hat! 

Little Stinker got one off the tree!

Every year we celebrate St. Nicholas(Dec. 6th) where we set out our boots the night before and get our ornament for the year in the morning! Leo was so excited I can't even tell you! If you are not aware of the St. Nicholas story let me share it wit you! 

The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.

Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day, December 6th

He had to lick it to make sure it was ok

No Jenkins you can not have my St. Nicholas gift!

I have been told that most children at Leo's age cry when placed in Santa's lap so I was worried that he would just go crazy at the sight of this bearded man! Well it turns out Leo loves strangers! The pictures turned out amazing, I am so glad we did them! 

Happy with the Ol' Man!

I would like...

Next week we have a full week of Holiday activities so the fun has just begun!