Christmas 2022, it feels like just yesterday....except no, it doesn't, that's a complete lie. it feels like forever ago, and it's only the beginning of February...still, there were highlights that are worth representing here. lowlights too~ like a crazy cross-country winter weather event that kept Joelle in BC for the whole holiday. she made the best of it, as she typically does, but we felt it for sure as all our plans of togetherness vanished hours before the flight was set to depart. Hannah made it home later than planned too, but again, she rolled with it and we all stayed thankful that we were safe and cozy and well-fed.
a couple pictures to preserve the memories!
sweet baby C. was right in on the food prep that begins a couple days before Christmas.
Christmas Eve cookie decorating. we all knew Layla would excel at this, but Jeff and the boys weren't too shabby at it themselves!
croquettes!
this was a new game i tried this year, thanks to my amazing friend Leisha who oozes creativity. might have to be an annual thing. it was really fun. Layla proved to be the big winner here as well, this time by pure luck...
little brother loved having his big brother home again. we all did. Hudson is so good with him, and sweet baby C. was delighted by his attention.
new tools with lights and sounds. perfect fit for this tool-loving kid.
sweet baby Jesus arrived in the manger right on schedule. the best gift ever. the reason for all of this.
and a beautiful new painting from Layla this year. my word, do i ever love it. her best work yet i think. so much detail and time put onto that canvas.❤
all things considered, even though plans changed and dear ones were missed, there was much to be thankful for.
grateful and blessed.
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