Christmas 2016 has come and gone. kids are still home for this last week of vacation. there are still a few "holiday" type activities happening. a new month and year has begun. sadly, Jeff returned to work today. we always miss him that first day back to routine...here are a few pics of recent things I've enjoyed, smiled about, and completely loved this holiday season. those highlights worth remembering. the lowlights are there too, of course, moments we don't care to record~ any and every home has them. but the moments of joy~ well, obviously these are the best kind!
here are a few...
i always love watching the post-Christmas construction of new cars or trucks or buildings. there are fewer toys being purchased and given these days in our family as our kids get older and their interests change, but this car was a favourite! thanks Aunt Beth!
love this picture below of our Layla. she was deep in concentration over a new canvas and her painting project. a typical Christmas vacation scene, right there...time to create and relax and just be.
at the same time, Hannah was off to TO for an amazing wrestling training camp for four days. such a highlight for her. she was trained by some pretty awesome individuals~ not simply for their world champion, Olympic accomplishments, but even more because of the great "character" these athletes exemplify. meeting Jordan Burroughs topped her list though. she might never be the same! :)
in January i always miss the simple things like cranberries and pine and garland...
the decorations get packed away for another year, but i really do enjoy them while they are on display.
the boys love football evenings with dad and jammies and a warm fire....
and then there was this masterpiece...this quilt of over 2000 stitched pieces is a cherished gift i will always appreciate and never fully understand how my dear mom created. what a beautiful piece of art that now graces our bed. it is warm and cozy and such a timeless heirloom i will always treasure, not to mention the generations after me. as her "non-crafty" daughter i'm not sure i'll ever fully fathom the work that went into pulling this off, but i'm totally enjoying the finished product. thanks Mom, we both love it!!!
my three sons, not even sure what screen they are looking at, but that relaxing moment warmed my heart. all lined up in the corner just hanging out. bedhead and all...
as i enter 2017~ i'm even more determined to capture the moments of joy around me, to exercise gratitude and try to be even more present in the day-to-day stuff. i wish you all the same in your daily lives!
Happy New Year!
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