'Tis the Season...

Before we went to TN for Thanksgiving, we (meaning I) decided to put up our Christmas decorations before we left so that they would be up and beautiful when we got home! I have been super excited for this year's Christmas with McKenna. We've been reading Baby Jesus stories and have had her "help" do so many Christmasy things. It's been fun to see her face as she says, "WOW!" to all the lights, ornaments, and outside decorations. I'm also super excited for her gifts this year! She'll LOVE ripping them open to see what's inside...and she's going to LOVE what's inside :o) BIG GIRL toys for such a big girl!!!

Dave's parents will be coming in on Dec. 20th, we'll have our family Christmas on Christmas Eve. Then us Burke girls will be flying to OK to be with my family for the rest of the Christmas festivities on Christmas day. Dave will be starting his new job with the JFRD and will have to stay behind this year :o( We are sad with this, but so thankful for the reason he'll be remaining home!

Dave was REALLY excited about putting up our tree!!!! This was McKenna's first year to "help". She only broke 2 ornaments :o)

Our Christmas Elf...

Notice the word "PEACE" above this sweet angel's face :o)

I had a feeling that this year's picture with Santa was going to be rough...I was right! McKenna did NOT want to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas!

She quickly found her snacks, was strapped in safe and sound, and back to her happy place!