Sweethearts on the Hill

One of my favorite things about Christmas is seeing all of the creative artwork my kiddos bring home from school. I'm sharing just a couple of my favorites this year...   Sam put his heart and soul into this gingerbread house… It looks like a masterpiece to me, and according to him and Charlie, it is exceptionally tasty too!   Can you even stand it? Rudolph made out of  Charlie's hands and a foot. Perfection! Joseph and Mary carrying Baby Jesus… I simply adore it ~ Thanks to the great teachers at St. Mark's for making these happen!

Polka dotted balloons were all the rage… And they made Charlie laugh his curly little hair off… Six story marble towers made really cool birthday presents! So did the shabby chic table daddy made to put it on. Charlie's brother thought it was fun to play peek-a-boo While Charlie just chased after the balloons… Daddy and Sam loved going to Pete's for breakfast… And Mommy and Charlie loved to join them! Uni-cycles were making a comeback in Market Square! And Charlie paused in the middle of his lunch to thank God for his cozy, warm, gourmet grilled cheese and tomato soup… While Sam liked to use his forks to make reindeer antlers… Charlie had apparently mastered the rule of thirds in portrait photography! His first caramel apple made a delightful dessert… Sam's caramel apple …. well, it made him drool… Birthday cupcakes looked like snowmen… And Charlie got to enjoy his THIRD birthday wish!   Sam made a big ole mess with his c