I don’t know if your kids are like mine, but every time after Christmas I’m amazed at how the new toys go into the toy bins, rarely ever pulled out. There are a few exceptions, however, but I’m still convinced that wooden blocks and toy animals have been (and continue to be) my kids’ favorite toys.
This year for Christmas, my son’s great-grandmother got him a Kung-Zhu pet and it instantly became his favorite toy. We lost him for a week or so and it was tragic at our house. My daughter got a sister pet, Zhu-Zhu pet, Moo, and then last week, I was at my favorite burnt-out store and found 2 more Kung-Zhu pets, 90% off. So, now we have a Zhu of Hamsters! :)
Here are a few pics to show just how my kids get excited about these pets (in fact, right now as I type, they are building houses out of wooden blocks for them):
Explaining the tragic news to sister that her Zhu-Zhu pet didn’t win….
She didn’t receive the news very well…
Sleepy Ella & Mama watch for amusement sake…
These hamsters didn’t disappoint at our household! :)
Happy Thursday!
The mantle.... (notice the mantle runner..my MIL made this for me for Christmas..isn't it wonderful? It now has tassels on the pointed ends and I have also added lights. If it will quit raining, I will go out and get some magnolia leaves to incorporated into it)
And with the mismatched stockings...
And the tree (I love, love my tree. My husband's grandmother gave us a huge bag of ornaments a couple of years ago..whimsical, felt, kid friendly, red, ornaments)
And the front of the tree... (notice my 'clothesline' of Christmas cards...love it)..
And now a view from the loveseat (which is brand new btw...notice the red)
And lastly, our 
Hope you enjoyed the tour. I would love to see your home this Christmas.