This horse-drawn carriage ride is a really fun, free activity here in Spokane. We did it 2 years ago when Maeve was a newborn snuggled up in Conor's coat. This year, I took the girls right when the rides started at the beginning end of the season. We went twice and had a lovely time. Following our loops around downtown we bought hot chocolate. I feel like I'm knocking it out of the park when it comes to Christmas activities this year!

Some quick Sunday photos with my best girls.

This is my new favorite pattern! The Wilksten Smock Dress. Maeve is going to be on the receiving end of many of these dresses over the next 5 or so years. I love this pattern! I sewed up this one with some cute flannel. Maeve is obsessed with pockets and will sometimes get really upset if she doesn't have pockets. The big pockets on this dress are a huge win. Overall the pattern came together quickly and smoothly. The topstitching detail is a big win in my books. Love this look on my girl!

I kind of, sort of wish that it came in big enough sizes for Holly and Greta but at the same time I'm relieved it doesn't. There's just only so many hours in a day!

Just a princess with her winter hat and red boots trying to be like the big girls. 

An emergency trip to the park one homeschool morning when both Maeve and I were screaming. Sometimes things just don't work out as well as I wish them to!