Christmas (Frozen) by the Sea

Another great Christmas by the Sea weekend in Ogunquit...although it was FREEZING COLD this year!!  Even these cute puppies were bundled up...

Saw them in a store and thought they were the cutest doggies ever!!

We did our usual itinerary...food tasting (always so good), shopping, and then appetizers and drinks...

We watched the parade in the FREEZING cold...but it was so much fun and worth the wait...

Kimmy was just a tad excited for the parade...

Julia excited to see Miss Maine...

So cold my glasses froze...

Then back to the house to sit by the fire to thaw out, eat delicious food (Dena made the best chicken pot pie), watch cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies and play some fun games.  Always so much laughter!!

Then in the morning we have either breakfast or lunch at the Merriland Farm Cafe (french toast and bacon were on my menu today...soooo good)...cheers with mimosas, hot chocolate and Diet Pepsi...

Last stop shopping at Pallian...such a beautiful store...

Christmas by the Sea always puts me in the Christmas spirit!!  Can't wait for next year!!

Hysterical...

All I Want for Christmas - The Willis Clan

Getting into the spirit of Christmas...this is one of my very favorite videos of The Willis Clan...just love them!!!

White lights

It's an all new tree for us this year...different room and white lights instead of color.  Julia's request.  I think it looks beautiful!

Picking our tree

Our annual Christmas tree shopping at Briggs...

That's me and Nicholas in the shadow :) 

Anastasia

I took Julia to see Anastasia last night and it was fabulous!  The singing, acting, costumes and sets were beyond wonderful!  And there was one scene that I laughed so hard my cheeks hurt!!  Honestly it was the best show I have ever seen.  We both loved it!!  And...we had great seats which always helps.  

High School Musical

Gianna was once again fabulous in her latest musical "High School Musical".  She played the part of Gabriella.  For someone who hardly ever sings...she has quite the voice!  She's a natural on the stage. So proud of our girl!!

This picture just cracks me up...

The littlest fans...

Looking for J-O-Y

Like last year, I'll be looking for J-O-Y again this Christmas...and it will be everywhere...

Some days you may have to look a little harder for JOY...but it will be there!

Bye-Bye

Goodbye to my clothes that are officially too big!

 

Selfies

Someone got a hold of my phone while she was supposed to be doing her homework.  She is the Queen of Selfies...

Hockey Banquet

I love seeing the boys interact with each other.  Nice group of kids...