It feels like Christmas in here....

We're putting up our Christmas tree this afternoon!!! Can't wait! We're just going to have a good ol' Sunday afternoon nap then the festivities can start! Make some hot chocolate, light some candles, put on some Christmas music and start hauling out the boxes.
Now if it would only start snowing....

Thanks for the great tips from all you moms.
Kellan seems to be eating a bit better. I can see/feel a tooth that's on the verge of popping through but it's been like that for over 3 weeks so I don't know what's up with that. It doesn't seem to bother him (none of his teeth really have) but it might be contributing to the decrease in appetite.
And naps/bedtime are pretty good. We usually have to go in and give him his puppy back and lay him back down once but after that he seems to figure it's time to sleep so he does.

Squinting from the flash:

Oh, and some exciting news - he took 3 steps yesterday! It's so fun to watch him enter the little boy years...kinda sad that we are getting out of the baby stage tho :(

I'm about 1/2 done 'spring' cleaning our house now. Unfortunately I did all the fun/easy rooms first. Pretty sure the dreaded kitchen will be last - even though it's the room that needs a good cleaning the most!
Any offers on cleaning my stove?

We tried to take a good Christmas card family picture this morning before church since we were all dressed up.
Most of you will get one in the mail but here is a sneak peak:

Brian and his brothers, father & hopefully bro-in-law ;) are all growing some sort of facial hair this Christmas - which explains Brian's scruff. Kinda makes him look a little hobo-ish :)

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5:50pm update:

Tree & decorations are up. Kellan is fascinated with the lights as expected.
Feels warm, cozy and festive in here. Lovely.

Tummy is hungry - time to go fill it up!