The Gelinas Family: Christmas! Off to a great start!

This year Christmas was off to a great start. It began with shopping on the day after Thanksgiving! Can you believe I have never shopped Black Friday before? So I hooked up with some fun teacher friends, Nancy and Kristen, for a not-too-early of a start and I had a ball! A lot was accomplished too! In addition to a good start on shopping, Bob had our lights up on the house early. Thanks, hun!

Next, it's time to get the tree. I love that fresh pine smell!

Brooke picked the "perfect" tree and enjoys her candy cane.

Yes... the tree is done!

A week or so later Brooke and I enjoyed the Sumner Santa Parade with our friend, Kris.

The highlight is always the firetruck with Santa on it! Here it comes...

Wait! Who is driving that truck? It's Kris' brother! We honestly didn't know about it! How funny!

Luckily, we know the right people so Santa slowed down to wave but mommy was too busy laughing to get a better picture.

Brooke was thrilled!

Soon it is gingerbread house time. A brave neighbor, Diana, had folks over to decorate gingerbread houses. Each one unique and beautiful. It was a lot of fun! Thanks, Diana.