Oh Christmas, this year was just so much fun. Edie is loving the ripping of paper and Gemma really is starting to understand it all. We had the countdown, the books, and "candles for Jesus" all helping us prepare for the season and Gemma got really into all of it. We were with my family this year in Florida post Disney (recap to come), we feel so privileged to celebrate holidays with family who are geographically scattered.
Thank goodness for matching 'jamas that Christmas Eve brings each year for these classic photoshoots. But my sister-in-law Christine is the real MVP for her photo skills even without her tripod!
This year for Christmas, we all received little sewing kits which came with out own arts and crafts project.
I feel so lucky to have a big family, but more than that to have a family who all actually like each other. It seems like an obvious statement but now that I am a parent, I want more than anything for G and E to be lifelong friends and I realize that it is not a given. As such, I am so grateful that my siblings are all people I long to spend time with, that I feel joy and peace when around them, and who love my children unconditionally. Love you 7kids+ !
Holidays are such rushed and busy times which always make the week with family seem way too short. Regardless of length, it was a memory maker trip this year for sure, Merry Christmas!
