it's beginning to look a lot like christmas!

christmas is one of my favorite holidays, and i love all of the sights and smells that come with the season.  here are a few things that are currently making it feel like christmas . . . 

{a festive outdoor christmas tree lit up at night}

{an elaborate gingerbread village}

{december fireworks}

{driving around our neighborhood at night to look at christmas lights}

{candy canes}

{gingerbread cookies fresh from the oven}