Weekend Recap!

What a great family weekend.

It was cold outside, my friends.

 Lots of fun together indoors.

The boys played non stop and got along so well all weekend long.

That can be a challenge when you have 4 boys under the same roof.

Trust me.

Even better, the Teenager was a complete joy to be around all weekend.

That too can be a challenge.

Trust me.

Speaking of The Teenager, he accompanied me on a

few errands Saturday, where I picked

up a few things for a little Christmas vignette for the foyer.

Ryan thinks this Santa looks creepy.

No, Ryan.

He looks vintage.

Not creepy.

Ok. Maybe a little, but I like him.

Can you see the squirrel?

You likey?

I decked out the stairs this weekend.

That's always such a beating, but I like how it looks.

I spent all day Sunday in the kitchen making

THE Pioneer Woman's

Creamy Lemon Crumb Squares

for a neighborhood cookie exchange.

SIX dozen of them.

Ryan squeezed and zested...is that a word?...about 36 lemons for me...that's a good man...

while the boys made homemade lemonade.

Yum.

Trysten helped me out.

Sweet boy.

Layered greatness.

Aren't they pretty?

Remember the pic Ryan and I took

holding our local newspaper in NOLA?

The boys were super impressed this weekend

to see we made into the current printing.
Pretty cool.

And last, but certainly not least,

the tooth fairy made an appearance this weekend.

How cute is this smile!?

Happy Monday!!!

Christmas at Home 2010

Welcome to our

first Christmas in our new home!

What better place to start than the tree!

I love the ribbon with the ball trim.

And the garland.

Lots of new ornaments added this year.

I love seeing them on the tree and remembering their significance.

These 2 from our family trip to New York after Christmas last year.

Cracks me up to think about those cab rides.

From the Soladay Caliventure this past summer:

Such great memories.

The latest addition from Ryan's and my most recent trip to New Orleans.

Good times fo sho.

Still recovering from that little getaway.

The boys all have their initials on the tree this year.

I decided to include the boys' initials of their first and last names this year.

I want them to feel that Ryan and I love and celebrate all parts of our blended family unit.

Love those crazy kids.

This year's homemade ornaments:

The mantle received a healthy dose of Christmas cheer!

Ryan added the bow to the mirror.

Smart and creative.

Score.

Carter walks by this sign all the time and yells,

"NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF SANTA!"

He's so darn cute.

Hello Santa.

Little touches of Christmas everywhere!

The trees that my sweet mother brought

to make with the boys while she and my dad stayed with

them last Thursday night.

Wonder where my love of crafts came from?

Thanks, Mimi!

Ryan's salt and pepper shakers from his bachelor days.

Love it.

Just sayin'.

How cute is this little guy?!

The wreath hung from strips of red burlap.

Last but not least...

the Soladay family stocking passed down 

to us from my in laws.

We love it!

Hope you enjoyed the tour!

Happy Holidays from

The Soladays!

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