Christmas All The Year

How many times should one celebrate Christmas?

In this family, we like to spread out the festivities over several days. I personally have zero shame about this arrangement. The way I see it, we should be celebrating Christmas all year round! Jesus should be celebrated everyday. We should be giving, loving and forgiving no mater what day of the year. We should sing "Joy to the World" even on a drab Monday in January!

Celebration #1 - December 24th - Sutton

Tucker was my kitchen helper as I prepared a tasty pot roast for Christmas Eve dinner. Mason and I then attended the candlelight service at church. It was such a special night!

Celebration #2 - December 25th - Our home in Sutton

Mason and Tucker got to open their gift and stocking stuffers from Santa.

Nathan made omelets for a special Christmas morning breakfast.

Mason had fun with testing out his new remote control boat from Santa.

A little Facetime fun with Sissy!

Celebration #3 - December 26th - Papa & Onnie's 

 Celebration #4 - December 27th - Our home with Jentry

Celebration #5 - December 27th - 30th  - Orleans

Mason was fascinated with the German Rauchermannchen (Little Smoking Man)

Elf Kelly - Isn't she cute!

To celebrate Grandma's countless hours of sewing tiny sequins on felt stockings, we had a mini photo booth with our special stockings by the Christmas tree.

Tucker spent the majority of his vacation playing with Grandma's vacuum. Shocking, I know.

Christmas Crackers!

Christmas Crafts

That may be the end of the official Christmas celebrations, however I am going to roll the party right into 2020!

"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." ~ Charles Dickens

Snowy October Photo Shoot

Way back in September, I arranged for a family photography session. The appointment was set for October 28th and I envisioned beautiful fall foliage and cooler temperatures showcasing our new sweaters. You know, the perfect outdoor family picture that is such the rage these days. Just the ticket for sending along with our Christmas card greetings.

Well... the day came, Tucker was running a fever, the weather was cold and snowy, and the kids were grumpy. I should have known my expectations were nowhere near reality. On top of all that, the photographer didn't send us proofs until December 23rd. So much for sending out early Christmas cards.

Despite all of the above, I am thrilled with the results. A fabulous capture of our family that we will cherish for years to come. Someday we will recall this snowy photo shoot in October and laugh.