Christmas

 Christmas seems like a long time ago already, but we had a wonderful couple of days and have many special memories from our time with our families. Grace and Charlie are both at ages now that they REALLY LOVE Christmas. They remember and look forward to traditions from year to year, and it's just so much fun to experience Christmas through their eyes. It was two days full of absolute joy and celebration.

We spent Christmas Eve with Jeff's family. The kids always look forward to going to UPC's kid-friendly service, and it was a big hit again this year. After church, we spent the evening at Grammy and Bop's house eating yummy food, exchanging gifts, and watching the kids perform their Christmas program (which has quickly become one of my very favorite Christmas traditions!)

All dressed up for church...

 After church...this chair belonged to Carole's father when he was little. It's just the right size for Olivia now.

 Opening stockings

The Christmas Program! "Ladies and Gentlemen..."

 This year, there was audience participation!

 Christmas morning we woke up at our house and enjoyed a fun morning together. I love watching the kids as they discover the surprises that Santa has left for them.

 Best. Bedhead. Ever.

 Then we headed to Grandma and Boppo's for even more presents and more fun! I loved all the new friends peeking out of stockings.

 Liv's first baby doll!

 These cousins have SO much fun together!

 It was such a wonderful couple of days mostly because of all the time we got to spend with the people we love most!