Christmas 2015

We had a wonderful Christmas season this year. There was a lot going on but it was a lot of fun and I continue to be so blessed with amazing friends and family.

In early December, the girls were invited to a birthday party for our friends Sadie and Sophie at the American Girl Doll store. This was the first time they had been and they loved it. They were so excited to see all the dolls and enjoy lunch in the bistro. I still think they are a little young for a doll of their own, but I can't wait until they are ready.

 

The girls posed this way all by themselves. It was so cute!

 

They each got to bring their baby dolls to have lunch with, it was so adorable.

 

The Saturday before Christmas, Carter and I were playing soccer in the backyard when I tripped and face planted into the concrete. I fractured my nose and got a cut above my eyebrow that required five stitches. It was pretty painful and of course I looked 'fabulous' but overall I healed pretty well. I still have a scar that I am working but it is not too terrible. I guess I now have a badge of motherhood.

 

On the 20th our church had a candle light service. I always love capturing the kids with the candles.

 

 

The girls big gift this year was we moved them to big girl beds from their toddler beds. We decided to give it to them a few days early since we had to set it up while they were at school. They were so excited and loved them. The have slept very well so far!

 

 

On Christmas Eve we had a pretty low key night. The five of us went to dinner and then we came home and got ready for Santa. The kids were so excited and could hardly wait until Santa came. They each wrote a letter to Santa and then we set out cookies and milk.

 

 

 

Christmas morning Carter wok up at 5:45! We were able to get him to go back to bed for about 15 minutes and then he couldn't wait any longer. He woke up the girls and they were so excited to see what Santa brought them that Adalyn actually fell out of her bed, poor thing.

 

Santa is all set up!

 

 

Carter bought each of us a present at the Secret Santa shop at school. I love how he put so much thought into each of our gifts.

   

 

My amazing husband surprised me with a beautiful new wedding ring. I was so surprised and I LOVE it!!

 

 

 After Santa we got dressed and headed to Daddy Paul's to visit with Matt's family.

Evan and Luke were there and they had a great time playing together. I love they get to spend time together and grow up playing.

 

 

 After we left Daddy Paul's we headed to my parent's house where the kids made out like bandits! 

 

 

 

 

Selfie stick fun!

 

It was a fantastic Christmas and I am so excited for 2016!!