Stockings hung (check)

Ok, so they're hung on the stairway, since we don't have a fireplace.  That's the best we could do.  I should mention that the stocking all the way on the right is the new edition -- for Alice.  And now I'm feeling bad that we never made one for Carter.  He never complained.  Anyway, Alice's stocking is a real heirloom keepsake, being made from the shiny silver-infused burlap from Abby's wedding shower last summer (here's a photo from the event, and one here includes the table covering in the background!) and is adorned with some lovely lace that's actually from my mother's wedding gown.  I am not kidding.  (Sorry, Mom!)

We're getting ready.  Toll house cookies in the oven and everything (at 8 am!).

Mrs. Claus delivered pajamas last night -- Lucy found them in her pajama drawer -- because today is Pajama Day at school. Lucy also has a holiday party at her school today, so we all know there is a very educational day going on today.

Update: Here's Lucy and Ruth at the party:

 Yes, Lucy looks a bit scary, and Ruth looks a bit scared.  You have no idea how much sugar they have just injested.

And here's the whole class:

Apparently, it was a great day.

I wonder what else is in store.....