Merry Christmas! It was a fantastic Christmas around this house and we were so happy to enjoy the day (and the week!) together as a family. It was another year full of magic for Little Sweetie (we're not sure how long we've got with the full level of belief in Christmas magic, but we'll take every crumb we can) and Little Buddy enjoyed all the food and presents.
We started the celebration off with Christmas Eve Mass. Little Sweetie didn't have to sing with the choir, which made the day a bit less stressful and put us in the right mindset for Christmas. Then we came home and prepared for the night, when a surprise visitor came by!
Reflecting on the meaning of Christmas.
Momma, insisting on taking pictures in the coordinating outfits, when...
...Santa stopped by! He made a quick visit before heading back out to his rounds. Time to get ready for bed!
Milk and cookies are ready, the Night Before Christmas has been read...time for bed!
And then Santa's helpers got to work and (rewarded themselves)!
Excited to see Little Sweetie's reaction to her big family gift tomorrow!
Cheers to Christmas!
Santa came!
Little Sweetie woke up at 7AM. Little Buddy was still zonked out, so we let her do first Christmas with all her gifts. She didn't even notice the digital piano at first but was so thrilled when she did. It was quite the Beth March moment from Little Women and we all may have teared up a bit.
Our talented pianist.
Time for presents and stockings!
Cozy clothes,
Girl Scout accessories for dolls and bears,
Cat slippers,
Books,
Puzzle box and Kate Spade purse! I'd say she did ok on the presents department.
Then Bubby woke up and it was Christmas again! He enjoyed opening his presents, especially with an awesome sister to help him.
It's Christmas!
So many books, and he loved them!
Can't forget the hooded towel tradition! A dragon and a tiger!
Even Buster got in on the Christmas action!
Blessed by another Merry Christmas together!
Enjoying sipping cocoa by the fire and then matching with her American Girl doll!
Puzzle box success!
Loving his new clothes!
Ready to enjoy our Christmas meal!
Before we knew it, it was time for THIRD Christmas! That's right, we headed over to New Braunfels to see Mimi and Pop-Pop once last time in their Texas house before they move to Florida next month. Time for more presents and more fun! We even spent a day at Six Flags Fiesta Texas (which was fun, but it was no Cedar Point, lol)!
Gingerbread house making with Pop-Pop!
Ready for Six Flags!
The wonder women were excited to ride the Wonder Woman coaster!
Little Buddy checking out the rides!
Found a kiddie coaster we could all ride!
We all also enjoyed the carousel!
Although we were a little disappointed that there wasn't a lot for Little Buddy to do, he did enjoy himself!
Merry Christmas everyone!
We'll see you in 2023,
LSM
Little Sweetie's Momma
