it's christmas

The tree is up.

The stockings are hung.

The nativity is in the alcove for all to see.

Halle can now sing "Jingle Bells."

We sat on Santa's lap and just stared at the jolly man.

We eat a chocolate from the advent calendar everyday.

At every store decorated for Christmas we say, "it's Christmas!"

All we want for Christmas are princess dolls.

Halle hates the taste of candy canes.

Oh, how I love this season.

p.s. did i mention that halle is going through a major dress-up phase. which is why she is wearing the frilly green nightgown. we sleep in dress-ups, go to the store in dress-ups, and literally live in dress-ups.