I’m exhausted. Three family Christmases + my birthday + a seven hour road trip with a toddler (complete with a crap hotel room) will do that to a momma, I guess.
Despite my strong desire to take a little Monday afternoon siesta, I can easily say that the past week has provided an amazing holiday for our family. We had quality time with with our loved ones, an amazing assortment of foods, and even a little mommy/daddy date night in the big city. To put it simply – we’re feeling very blessed around here.
However… in the same time frame I have also gained approximately 10 lbs., inched another terrifying year closer to 30, and have lost all sense of “schedule” with my toddler. But that’s okay. It’s Christmas, right?
Instead of giving you the basic play-by-play, I hope you enjoy this photo explosion recap from our Christmases. Santa Claus was very, very good to us this year.
Now that we’re past Christmas, we have just a little time to recoup before the big “New Year, New House” party at the Roe’s this week! If past NYE parties are indicators (see here and here), I’m going to need a power nap and milk thistle every day this week. π
Happy Holidays!
Poppy Jim and Grandma Paula bought D her first race car. Look for that sweet face on the side of the Borg-Warner Trophy someday!
After Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Freshly bathed and sporting reindeer jammies for Santa!
Someone LOVES her kitchen!
Santa brought lots of “ooo ooo” books this year. π
Discussing Doc McStuffins with Aunt Grace.
My 88-year old grandpa was so excited to play pool at our house on Christmas morning.
Annual Cousin Picture! fr; l2r: Kayla, me, Dorothy, Jessica & Grace bk; l2r: Alex, Dave, Ezri, Justen & Courtny
Oh hey! It’s my birthday margarita!
This is a typical birthday for me. Half eaten cake and an actual candle… because who thinks of these things before Christmas?
She didn’t cry when they sang to me. Shockingly.
Yay for Ugg slippers, Black Milk leggings and some awesome new UIndy gear!
Drinks at MacNivan’s and the Rathskellar, followed by filet and Moscow Mules at Harry & Izzy’s. Best birthday ever.
My handsome birthday date.
We hadn’t even left the garage yet, but D was already not too sure about this car thing. FYI – seven hours in a car with a toddler is too long.
Playing with her cousins Jonah and Isaiah at Grandma Tina’s in Kentucky.
Even Teenage Mutant Ninja Wonder Dog was exhausted from the holidays. Me too, sister.
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