Athya wishes you a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year! Peace and joy to all.

It's Christmas Eve ... Santa's big day! Athya leaves tonight to help spread joy to good girls and boys!

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse

forgot to post yesterday!

But Santa, the elf made me do it!

Athya drew Charlie Brown for the gift exchange

Too pretty to eat--who will take the first bite?

Athya helped me prepare a box for mailing yesterday

Athya and Lola are having an ugly Christmas sweater contest. Cast your vote!

Time for some Christmas carols

Athya just realized it's only eight days until Christmas

Athya and his frosty friend will love the polar vortex blowing in

Joy to the world

You never know who'll you see at the Toy Shoppe

Athya checked Santa's weather radar this morning to see if snow is coming

Athya and Lola ended party day with a nightcap

Athya gathered his friends around the Christmas tree to rejoice in the season

Athya found my retro Christmas tree

Away in a manger

Blame it on the elves!

Which way to the North Pole?

I saw Athya kissing Lola underneath the mistletoe last night

Construction done ... next weekend we decorate

A hug for the big elf

Athya gives a sweet treat to Lola

All aboard the Polar Express!

I see gingerbread houses in Athya's future

Athya helped me hang my 2016 Swarovski ornament

New boots for Athya!

Caught Athya and Lola admiring the lights last night

Decoration day!

He's back and ready for some fun!

Time to toss the pumpkins. Athya's back!

Last post until November

By Christmas Eve, Athya was ready to roll!

 This photo speaks for itself.

Athya will return after Thanksgiving. See you then!

The Christmas Elf

A very dear friend surprised me by using my photos to make this video in December 2014. I gave him a hard time because he mispronounced Athya's name and called him a girl but I still treasure it.

Last minute prep

Time to start thinking about the big feast.

Athya helped make the fruit salad that is a tradition in our house.

Let's not forget why we celebrate!

Things Athya loves

Athya loves to play in the snow.

And so does his friends.

He loves my bunny too!

Music makes him happy as well.

So much fun!

Gingerbread house making time again.

Hello Mr. Bear!

Athya and Woodstock love to hear Snoopy play Christmas music.

Christmas time is here.

Igloos, snacks, and presents

Watch out for snowballs!

Snack time.

I caught Athya and Cow sneaking in the gifts.

Athya made up for it though and helped pack spiced pecans for our family party.

Gnomes, chocolate, joy, and Santa

Hey Rendon Gnome, are you a scout elf too?

Let's make chocolate covered pretzels!

Christmas brings joy.

 Old friends.