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12.29.2012

Snapshots from Christmas

Christmas is always a magical time, but for me, with a baby in the house it makes it even that much more magical. Here are my 3 on Christmas Eve as we headed out to church for the Christmas Eve service.
Growing up, we opened up all our presents on Christmas Eve, so we headed to Mimi & Jimmy's after church.
 
 

 Brother Cousins celebrating their 1st Christmas both with Argyle Vests.

 My sister Elyse got me the greatest gift, a mason jar wine glass. Love it!
Then it was time to head home, get the kids in bed & play Santa.
Kate wanted to leave the milk in a Giants cup because "Santa is a Giants Fan". Yes he is Kate, yes he is.
All set for the morning...before midnight. That's a first!
 Kate was up at 8, but Claire didn't wake up until after 9:15! Finally, it was time to head downstairs:
So excited they got Play-doh machines. The only thing Kate asked for. I am not a play doh fan (the mess!!!!) but since it was the one and only thing she wanted, I HAD to get it for them.
Luke's 1st Christmas. Love it.
Not too sure about the bouncer Santa brought.
I only got Luke 3 things for Christmas (he's a baby, doesn't know the difference) and one of those items was this hat I got at Old Navy. I am OBSESSED with him wearing it. Ack. So cute.
The girls got hats also...that I found at Safeway!
Then it was back to Mimi & Jimmy's for the day. 
My dad makes a 3 meat breakfast/brunch every Christmas. I eat 2 meals on Christmas. This and dinner.
 Our dinner this year was Filet Minagon. And, the PW's mushrooms. And green bean casserole. And I made my loaded mashed potatoes with bacon. So much good food.
And, good wine.
One of favorite games to play as a family is Mexican Train Dominoes.
It was a nice, mellow Christmas. And, by December 26th it was all taken down.
 We put up our tree the day after Thanksgiving, so by Christmas it is shedding & ready to be taken down.
 It's always bittersweet taking down Christmas. 
I love the Christmas songs & reflecting on Christ's birth and that a he is our Savior is here to save us.
I love our house during Christmas. I love the lights, the tree & the decorations.
But when it's over, I get sad it's over, so I put it all away & anxiously await until next year to put it all up.
Hope you had a Merry, Merry Christmas as well!

15 comments:

  1. You seriously have the most beautiful family! :-) We always open our gifts on Christmas eve too and then have santa on Christmas day! :-)

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  2. I agree, your family is so beautiful. I love your son in his little hat. The looks on your girls' faces as the are coming down the stairs...priceless. Happy New Year to you!!

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  3. Beautiful family! I love everyone in their hats.

    Happy New Year

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  4. Perfect day!! I am the same way the day after Christmas the stuff comes down.

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  5. Merry Christmas. All the photos of your kids are gorgeous. I am glad it was relaxing. As much as I loved the holiday, I'll probably feel more organized when I start packing it all up too.

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  6. Great post! Looks like you had a WONDERFUL Christmas!!!!

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  7. Great pictures. Looks like you had a wonderful Xmas. I love Luke's hat

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  8. Luke's hat is perfection! My daughter loved that same bouncer from about 6-10 months. It was our most useful piece of furniture:) watch your door frames if they are painted- ours did a number on the paint job!

    Your Christmas meals looked great too. Merry Christmas!

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  9. I miss my kids being little.
    I didn't even take out the "big girl camera" Christmas morning!
    I need a baby...I need YOUR baby, to be more specific!
    Belle was looking over my shoulder as I was reading this post, and she screamed when she saw Luke saying, "Can we adopt a baby!????"
    I told her I only want YOUR baby!!!!

    seriously...beautiful pictures of a beautiful family.
    the focus is so obviously Jesus, and that is what makes your family shine!

    thanks for being such a huge source of comfort, strength, and love to me and my family this month.
    love you!

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  10. Aw, your baby guy is ADORABLE in that hat. I would be obsessed with him, too :)

    Thanks for sharing your lovely Christmas. And Happy New Year to you in advance!

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  11. Looks like it was a great Christmas for your fam!
    I love your fam pic in front of the tree on Christmas Eve.
    And those PW mushrooms...omg I haven't tried those yet but now my mouth is watering and I think I also need a glass of wine. ;)

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  12. your kiddos are precious! Hubby & I didn't get Elyse much either...she got plenty from everyone else!

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  13. your family is precious. and yes that hat for your son is adorable!! your kids seem so sweet. glad your family had a Merry Christmas. and hope for a Happy New Year!!

    KC -- www.gotomydoodlespot.blogspot.com

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  14. Happy New Year! What a colorful and cheerful look back :)

    Luke is *killing* me in that hat. Oh my stars. He's darling!

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