The Halls are Decked








And the cookies are made. The gifts are wrapped and under the tree. The stockings are full and we're ready for all of it! Tonight we made cookies and frosted and decorated them. We will enjoy them this week (I also made Spritz cookies last week - a family tradition in my family) and Julian will set out a few tomorrow night for Santa. Tomorrow we will celebrate Christmas with my family and then on Christmas day we will be home just our own little family.

Dustin has worked 43 hours of the past 80 hours. To say it has been out of control busy for him at work is an understatement. He's home for the next couple of days and I couldn't be happier to finally have him at home. He's worked the weekends a lot lately while things at work have been hectic so we're ready to have some time together.

Wishing all a very merry week ahead!

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