Capture December: Catchup!

I lost complete track of Capture December once the holiday break began, so here is my shoddy best effort at playing catchup and making it to the finish line !

Day 22: Tradition

A few days before Christmas, Ashlynn, Ailey, Mariah, and I realized we had not participated in our Christmas cookie tradition! These women are among my very favorite in the world. I am beyond grateful to God for bringing Ashlynn, the best friend/sister a girl could ever have, into my life all those years ago. Which in turn, gave me the opportunity to get to watch Ailey and Mariah grow into the exceptional women they have become. 

Day 23: Scarf

Thank you Mrs. Emily for my new favorite scarf!

Day 24: Favorite Part of Christmas Eve 

The best part of this year's Christmas was that the hubs had Christmas Eve off from work! I love that we were able to spend this holiday together. 

Day 25: Morning 

I certainly do love that nephew of mine; Let me take a selfie! #alinconinhisnaturalenvironment

Day 26: Grateful 

The Fitz family home has a new addition...a treadmill! Thanks Mom and Dad!

Day 27: Night Time

Night time driving is a part of the holiday season!

Day 28: Words 

This is the best description of the first week of Holiday Break! 
Day 29 and 30 didn't happen...

Day 31: Fun

New Year's Eve consisted of dinner with friends, followed by a rousing game of boys vs. girls Pictionary! Cheers!

Week Three: Capture December

Day 17: Presents

We are continuing the tradition! Both of us agree that the 12 Dates for Christmas was one of the best things we could have ever done for our marriage, so we see no reason to stop now!

Day 18: Stockings

These were our stockings for a majority of the season. They are cute, but I wanted something a little different...

So, I took advantage of Target's 30% off sale and bought these cuties! Adam isn't a huge fan, but he knows they make me smile. Imagine them with sparkly initial pins next year!

Day 19: Candy Cane

A candy cane candle works, right?

Day 20: Tree Topper

This is my favorite, of all time, tree topper...the only problem? It is too heavy for a tree...

Day 21: Peace 

I was feeling a little sassy for this day :-) 

Week Two: Capturing December

Day 8: Ornaments

Day 9: Something You're Reading

The life of a teacher...though we are having quite a good time solving the mystery!

Day 10: Wrapping Paper 

Day 11: Green

Again, the life of a teacher. One of my student's coded this tractor. He has since added many more details!

Are we seeing a theme? My students are working hard to finalize their golf courses before break!

Day 12: A Beautiful Sight 

The School House is the most beautiful place at Christmas!

Day 13: Tradition and Friends

I am a sucker for tradition! I have loved Hunter Bros. Tree Farm since high school, and this year I was able to share it with new friends!  Miss Emily has been visiting for the last seven years, but this was a first for Andrea and Lindsay. It was a GREAT day!

And that great day was followed by a pretty fun ugly sweater party. 

Day 14: Christmas Tree

Day 15: My Favorite Christmas Song

This isn't my favorite rendition, but I love this song! Happy Holidays! 

Week One Capture December

Day 1: My View

On the first day of December, I was reminded how lucky I am to have this view from our home. 

Day 2: Your Favorite Holiday Movie

It is an oldie, but a goodie! 

Day 3: Red

There happened to be a variety of red in my classroom this year. Markers for my students, a high heel tape dispenser (a must for any cool teacher), my lunch, and a flower from Adam that reminds me every day to smile. 

Day 4: Joyous

After almost a year and a half, our wedding album finally arrived! I was like a kid on Christmas when I saw the package leaning on the front door! Best. Day. Ever!

Day 5: Today's Temperature

42 degrees in Iowa in December? This coming weekend is supposed to be 54 degrees! What is going on?

Day 6: Shopping

Other than Adam's stocking stuffers, I completed all of my Christmas shopping on the 6th! I'm feeling a bit like Superwoman!

Day 7: Bright

While visiting my grandma on the 7th, I was inspired by how bright she still is at 95 years old. She my be deteriorating physically, but her mind is still sharp. During our visit, she was telling me about all of the books she has been listening to, stories of our family, and all the new friends she has made at Homestead. She is a pretty funny lady! 

Capturing December

This month, will be a little different. While I still plan on my regular Molly Did What! posts (that aren't always so regular), I will also write a weekly post about the picture a day challenge that Emily posed last night.

I'm pretty excited for Capturing December! So, if you want to join in, I would LOVE to see your photos! Post them in the comments, or use #capturingdecember on Instagram so the whole world can see.

Let the holiday spirit begin!