i'm sad to say christmas ended tonight. all 200 pieces of the tree are packed up. evergreen scented candles hidden in a box.  and all the holiday decor thrown back up in the attic. (i went back and forth as i came to each section of decorations as to which i was going to keep out a little longer...and then i realized i might be ridiculous.) it's all gone.

but only 346 days until christmas 2012.  i'm positive this will be our best christmas yet.