Our Norman Rockwell Day

 

Our little town has become a real Christmas-town gem! Over a million twinkling Christmas lights now adorn the downtown area the and walking paths over and around Indian Creek. For a small town, recovering from recession, we've done it up right! 

 

 

A few afternoons ago, our entire immediate family went to the new ice rink in the heart of it all and skated to our hearts content and our backsides soreness.

 

 

There are numerous little fires to warm at and to recover from the latest fall before taking off again.

 

 

Perhaps best of all, there is plenty of hot cocoa and cookies just a few steps away.

 

On our way out of the downtown area, we visited a favorite little antique shop where Kalli found her dream toy! She absolutely loves logging trucks. I've been warned that this little treasure will leave the house when she does, but for now, it's certainly adding a fun touch to my Christmas décor. Also, it just happened to be made in Lancaster PA, so it also has a connection to Daddy's hometown.

What a fun Norman Rockwell picture perfect time as had!!



Photo Shoot Fun!

 

 

So hard to believe that our Little Boy Blue will be six in just a few days. He adds so much blue fun to our lives! We love him dearly!!

This was his birthday photo shoot, but for some added fun, we let sister join for the hot cocoa fun!

 

I asked him to kiss her cheek, but this is a close as he would get before giggling uproariously and backing away from her.

 

He wasn't impressed with this one as, "Why would here randomly be a stop just out in the snow on top of a bear rug???"

 

I asked him to wear his shepherd costume for a few pictures and he agreed, but muttered under his breath,

"I can't believe I'm doing this..."