Just emerging from our little holiday weekend cocoon over here. We burrowed in together for another magical Christmas celebration. I feel SO lucky that all of my little bunkins are under the magical mystical spell of Christmas. My heart almost burst of happiness these past few days.
So let's start with Christmas in one image shall we?
(Don't be fooled - there will be SO many more)
Our little Booner Bear in his lumber jack attire.
(Insert all the heart eyes)
It looks as if he trudged out into the snow covered forest to chop down our tree and drag it home... that's not what happened at all, but I like to imagine it anyway. While I snapped pics of Boone for his upcoming first birthday, the boys and Ryno enjoyed the SNOW.
And this was before we were delivered that extra magic of a white Christmas!
We pulled out all the stops for Christmas Eve dinner. Ryno cooked up the most amazing surf and turf and I did all the trimmings. Kaelster helped me bake an apple pie and everything was so delish. Is there anything more cozy than a room lit by tree lights?
After dinner we played games. Thanks to "Speak Out" I will forever refer to this image of Ryno as "Exhibit A" if I'm on the fence about paying for orthodontia. Money well spent Bob & Janice! :)
Then it was time for the story of the season. We had Joseph, a shepherd, a wise man and baby Jesus. The wise man brought the babe gold coins in his lock box and baby Jesus kept wrangling his way out of the manger. It was perfect - and I'm not just saying so. I'll never forget it... my hectic holiday.
The boys frosted cookies for Santa and laid out a Coke for him just like they promised they would. Then they sprinkled magic reindeer food on the lawn for Rudolph and Co.
Christmas Jammies were opened and put on and then Santa called to remind the boys he was on his way and he would be there soon! I love the nervous energy his phone call elicits. It is always a mad dash to get little bodies to bed after that magical nudge.
I can't even tell you how much I longed for each of those faces under my tree. That right there is all I ever wanted for Christmas. Plus Dax's little gappy grin... swoon. I'm a lucky lady for sure.
Ryno - there is no one I'd rather do elf work with.
It's equal parts exhausting and thrilling... but those moments when we take it all in together?
That's it, babe.
And then it's upon us. All the excitement and energy coming from tiny bodies bundled into one room on Christmas morning. We could fuel the world with that energy... I'm positive.
Boone totally gets it. He jumped right on and grinned then proceeded to clap at all the holiday hoopla. He also peed through his little jammies in the night - but I'll still keep him! :)
I love the graceful way in which Kael dumps the entire contents of his stocking every year.
Cracks me up...
These brother moments... be still my heart.
The only mess I'm ever truly content with is that of Christmas morning...
Much longed for gear for a wild little wrestler - who wasted not a moment to try it all on. :)
Little boys who bought surprises with their own money for their Daddy-o...
And Daddy-o's gifts to little boys with the promise of what new camo really means...
Boone's first Christmas...
He has opened all the gift bags under the tree for a month, but on command? Not a chance.
He does know his place in this household, however.
And these boys were showered with a few of their favorite things by way of presents from people who love them. We are so grateful.
Oh Christmas - you never disappoint.
And this week we'll enjoy the soft cushion of time together as we await the next reason to celebrate and light up the sky and make goals and plans together.
From our family to yours - Merry Christmas.
And all the very best thoughts and wishes for a happy new year!
Love Love.
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