Holiday Happenings

As I write this we still do not have snow on the ground. Snow is something that the Mueting household REALLY enjoys. Because she couldn't walk yet last year, we are anxious to get Marie's new snow pants and boots out to go sledding or build a snowman.

I am sure she will love it just as much as her parents and Charlie.

She is very aware of the holiday decorations and traditions this year.

She knows who Santa is and says "ho ho ho."

She knows who Frosty is and says "foffy" (or something of that nature) and tries to sing the "frosty the snowman" song.

We read a meaningful Christmas story almost every night together (ok, Andy & I read it outloud while Marie pretends to change her baby's diaper and feed her a bottle or plastic fruit.)Our house is decorated for Christmas. This year we added a Christmas tree outside with all the lights. Andy does a great job at decorating the house. No matter where we live (Vermillion, SD or Des Moines, IA) our neighbors always comment on our Christmas lights.

All we are missing is snow.

So to get us in the holiday spirit, we enjoyed an old fashion ride on a two-horse open sleigh this week. It was very cold, but we were warmed by the yummy fudge and suckers from a sweets shop nearby.
Marie loved the horses. It was hard to get a picture of her because she was so busy staring at the horses in front. The streets were decorated with lights, carolers were singing songs, and we even had a trip to a toy store.

It was a great way to start the Holiday Season.