We are officially ready for Christmas at our house. The shopping is done and most of the baking is complete. Just one batch of cookies are left to make for Santa's visit and then we are ready.

The Christmas lights are up on the house.

The Christmas cards have been addressed and mailed.

The Christmas tree is decorated and the presents are wrapped. So far all of the ornaments are safe from little fingers.

We had a visit with Santa where we gave him the Christmas lists. Hopefully Santa will come through with that picture of Rudolph. Santa if you are reading this PLEASE do not get Olivia a horse. Even thought it is on her Christmas list we really do not have room for one.

Just in case the Christmas list that we gave to Santa did not make it to the North Pole we also had a visit with Mrs. Claus were she was taking down requests to pass along to Santa.

The kids have 'happily' sat in the front of the tree for the annual pictures.

For some reason this present has not stayed wrapped. After wrapping it three times I have conceded defeat.

Bring on the chaos of the holidays. The Connors are ready.