Sticking with tradition, we kicked off the holiday season by shopping for and packing some Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes!

As we got ready to head to town to do this, Addie Mae commented that this might be her favorite tradition that we do every year!

I think I agree!

Yesterday afternoon my crew and I headed to the Dollar Store to get all the supplies for our boxes.

I wish I could have recorded the WHOLE thing on video!

These kiddos say the cutest things – and their hearts are so sweet and giving!

After dinner last night we packed up the boxes and made cards to go inside each one.

It was super fun, and busy, and noisy – JUST the way I like things!!

And with that, the holiday season is off to a roaring start!!

First up is Thanksgiving, of course!

But in our world – first up (hopefully BEFORE Thanksgiving!!!) is a GRAND BABY!!!!

Priorities, folks!

We are looking forward to that precious baby more than I could possibly convey – but we are looking forward to the holidays and all that they bring with them too.

Happy holiday season, friends!!!