Christmas Decorating - Finally!

When Erin was in 4th grade, Ms. Payton joined us the afternoon we decorated gingerbread houses.  She so enjoyed the experience that I thought we'd invite her back this year.  She is, after all, the only teacher at Irving with the distinction of being the 4th grade teacher for all 3 Shattuck kids.

Ms. Payton wasn't the only guest, as Kelsey and Erin both invited friends over to help them decorate their gingerbread houses.

The mood was festive as the houses were transformed from plain brown shacks into candy-coated wonders.

Once the gingerbread houses were done, it was time to trim the tree

As I sat in the living room with the house lights off and the Christmas music playing in the background, I couldn't help but admire our newly-decorated Christmas tree with its lights all a-glow.  At long last, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas inside my house!