Christmas is my favorite time of year! I hope everyone has taught their Kids what it's all about and it's not Presents.We went to the mall to drop off letters at the Believe mailbox for Santa at Macys,we do it every year with Mimi (Grandma).While i got ready Alex came to the bedroom and followed me to the bathroom asking me how to spell things.She folded her paper in half and told me too stick it on my purse while she got her purse ready.So i did...and while i was drinking my coffee i wanted to read it...

Drawing on their letters.

Sending her Letter to Santa

Alex Helping her Baby Brother put the letter in the mailbox.

I teared up,a 5yr old usually asks for toys and candy for themselves...my daughter thought about others.I asked her...

Me: Alex why did you write this to Santa?
Alex: Mommy i want the kids that have no homes,no food and not even a toy....to have all that stuff,i am lucky to have what i have.

Me: well i think that is VERY sweet and i Hope Santa will bring the Kids in need something for Christmas

Alex: Mommy you have too Believe.

The Mall was HECTIC and people were EVERYWHERE! thank Good I had My Mother in Law with me helping me like always.Alex "needed" these twinkle toe shoes that were no where to be found...and not her size.So we went to the Shoe Dept. on the OTHER side of the mall with no stroller so Mimi held my 36Lbs 2yr old half way though the mall.Found the Shoes went to Jason's Deli too have lunch and went to Hobby Lobby for last minute ornaments and craft stuff.

Made a Basket and filled it full of Goodies for My niece Denise

Came home cleaned got ready for the next Day which meant marinate my turkey so it would go in the oven early the next morning

Marinating

All Done!

My Mami Yola sent me this from Peru to go Over the potatoes "papa a la huancaina"

looks like this...sooo Yummie!

So next day woke up put my food on and the kids LOVED IT! they are good eaters so i am usually not worried about that.We opened presents on Christmas Morning...Daddy was working but the kids were super excited to open presents.

My decorated House

Milk,cookies and a Note for Santa...let's not forget the reindeer need snack,Alex said "i am sure they will eat plenty of Carrots so i am leaving them some celery...it's tasty!"

Santa Left lots of Goodies

Card Holder I made

Up close...nice and simple <3

Mistletoe is always a must!

Morning Smiles!

Alexandra's clothes(some of it)

Alexandra's Toys

Some of the Clothes Joshua Got

Joshua's toys

Alex got a New TV and DVD/VCR for her room <3

Took me about 3hrs to separate plastic, cardboard and paper...cause we recycle :) we had dinner and it was DELISH!

We sure were Blessed to have what we have and get what we get,we have a great family and it's always so great to hang out and just have fun! My resolution for the new year is too not take everything too personal,i am going to let it go and just be glad to have who i have in my life.I know next year will be a better year and we will have a lot more blessings to be thankful for <3

Remember Mary wrapped the 1st Christmas Present...a Precious Gift.

Love,Trust and a little bit of Pixie Dust,

Alley