The Holidays

The holidays came and went this year. We stayed here in Seattle and did Christmas for ourselves.We had spent Thanksgiving with some dear friends here locally. Having a 4 month old and three children under the age of four made the idea of traveling for Christmas a no brain-er.

We had a really nice time though and so much enjoyed being able to really celebrate Christmas with the kids and to see them come to understand what the season is all about.

 

 Cousin Sydney loving on Gracie!

 A gingerbread house, naturally!

 I killed it with these home made caramels! They were so tasty!

 

 

 Snow!

 Yay for being able to dress the kids up!

 

 It wouldn't be Christmas without the croup.

 Three little monkeys in mama's bed!

 Family walk

 

 Chef Liz. . . .and the feast!

 

 

 Christmas Eve 2013

 A gift made/given to me by a dear friend. Made me cry as I realized she had captured the children's hands in such a darling keepsake. She had done this activity with the kids when she watched them for us; so we could go to the temple.