snug as a bug in a rug

Oh. Hey!
It's me again!
Yes. I do realize that I have been on an unintentional hiatus from sharing life with you all. but...I'm back!
With lots of updates and pics to come very, very soon.

Just had to share this with you.

Last night we had the girls with us. My, oh my, how we had been missing them since Thursday evening!
We had a yummy taco dinner (which Scott admitted he is burnt out on. really? who ever gets tired of tacos? my sweet, adorable, loving, important husband, that is who!). We made cookies...a staple of dessert when the kiddos are here. (don't be thinking we are parents of the year, just some break & bake. delicious all the same) Had some family challenges on Wii Mario Kart. (Scott is the best, oh yes!) Then we all 4 snuggled up on our couch to watch 2 Christmas movies (you know, the 30 min kind). While Sienna was snuggled up with Scott, Mycah wanted me to scratch her back.

So, with Mycah across my legs and snuggled, Sienna snuggled up with Scott and Holly Berry--the newest addition to our family!!! (We are super excited that Santa sent us a Scout Elf named Holly Berry! She is so very cool and we will share pix very soon! Oh, Sienna was able to snuggle with her last night only. As soon as we went to sleep, and Holly returned the to the North Pole, she would have her magic Elf dust. Once we see that elf dust, pretty sparkly red/green/white dust, we can't touch her anymore or she will lose her magic. Yes!! There was dust around our house this morning! So exciting!)

We all cuddled up to watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas & The Elf on the Shelf Movie. It was an extra special fun night for sure. Then, both girls wanted to sleep in the same room. Mycah's room was the choice for last night. We got them all squared away, prayers prayed over them, and then I sat there taking in the moment. I wanted to always remember the simple, yet amazing, memories of tonight. I was cherishing how sweet Mycah was to Sienna as we discovered our Elf, Holly. Saw the sweetness in both girls as they snuggled and enjoyed the magic of Christmas. Heard the sounds of "little" girls and the love of sisters as they planned where to sleep. Then held on the memories of them sharing stuffed animals as they went to bed.

I know that these days and moments and years will fly by, but this night is forever imprinted in my heart. It is the kind of moments where you feel as though your heart might actually burst because it is exploding with love! I truly love my family and am MOST thankful for the special gift of Scott, Mycah, & Sienna. I love being a wife and a stepmommy!

This morning, our sweet Sienna woke up with a crusty, itchy, swollen, watery, pink eye. Yep. No warning...it just happened. Needless to say, she didn't go to school. So the cuddling continued--between washing her hands and sanitizing everything! :) She might have been treated to a few more homemade sweet turkeys (oreos, candy corn, Hershey kisses, mini M&M's, & icing to make it all stick) and a tea party with hot chocolate, but we did squeeze some water in there and an orange. :)

This has truly been a very special start to the week. I do believe that this Christmas season is going to be the best one I have ever had! Thank you, Jesus, for the blessing of YOU and the extension of You I see in my family!!!

Stay tuned for more posts this week. I am ready to write and ready to share!!!