Christmas: A Photo Recap

It was a good one :)

with mom's family

sweet little Robin got a view finder

 walking the puppies at their farm

 yeah, my sister's gorgeous

so is my grandparents' pond!

 his first time visiting this extended family!

bowling and mini golf with my oober competitive family

Christmas Eve brunch

banana nut waffles, bacon, potatoes, strawberries and eggs with queso blanco!

Baking cookies to decorate with the girls on Christmas

Christmas Eve prime rib dinner

enjoyed on silly plates while watching It's A Wonderful Life

we're fancy

 reading the Bible, Christmas Eve

 while wearing "tacky" sweaters

they're actually just Mom's sweaters ;)

Opening gifts

some very thoughtful 

a photo canvas collage, handmade by Lindsey

 some exciting!

( this one, y'all, brought tears

it's a KitchenAid Stand Mixer, if you can't tell

and I am beyond grateful)

 or shouts of joy

 sweet smiles

 and spread cheer everywhere

 our Christmas tree

full of memories

 nativity handmade by Grandma

 stockings with dad's family on Christmas Day

A Tex Mex feast, with fajitas and my awesome enchiladas

 all cute with my red tights!

board games

 with family, new and old

And so much more merry to enjoy

Praise God that we have such a reason to celebrate

Jesus left heaven

to live as one of us,

to die,

and to conquer death(!)

so that we can truly live.

And all of these beautiful pictures

capturing my joy from this season

really point to God's grace and blessing

He is my reason for celebration.