happy christmahanukwanzaakah!

J and i had a great day, lounging around the house after being up late last night (and early this morning) playing Santa Claus. last night we baked oatmeal cookies and had a dinner of leftover ham, potato salad, and baked beans. this morning Princess got a new bedroom suite (THAT required some creativity) and the entire set of Wizard of Oz Barbies, among other things. J and i exchanged gifts, and Santa brought us a new chess set.  right now we are watching "It's A Wonderful Life," and when that's over Guitar Hero is ON.

here is a picture of Princess in her Christmas dress before going to church with her mom last night:

check out those french braids! I'm becoming an old pro.