Christmas traditions

our Christmas traditions are some of my favorite. this year almost all of us were sick the weeks surrounding Christmas so we weren't able to add more traditions like I had hoped. nonetheless, we enjoyed our time spent with family. it's my most favorite! instead of rambling, here are wayyy too many photos ;)

Meg was fascinated with Santa

we have quite the group. and this wasn't even everyone!

classic Mal

Chris (Mal's husband) * Jake (Casey's husband) * Peyton

John (Mal and Chris's youngest)

Rowdy loved her gift, obviously

Casey loved her gift, obviously...

let the games begin!

Casey said it better, but it was very bittersweet to have grandpa at our Christmas celebration this year. We love having him with us!

kids + butter + faces + cherrios = endless laughter!

played a little game of Newlyweds. pretty hilarious!

(3 photos above c/o my cousin)

my dad's amazing spelling abilities

kids playing the left right game

then the kids took the camera...

Christmas Eve night:

Christmas Day with my family:
Casey, Mallory, and myself were very excited for matching pjs this year. why we didn't think of this last year is beyond me. it was adorable. except when we wanted to take a photo. apparently, Will had other plans. so unlike him. grr.

Christmas Day night with Dave's family:

about all the cuteness you can handle

super bummed we didn't get all three of the little ones together :(

wishing you all a healthy and happy new year!

Rowdy's first concert!

another post to finish the year, and then some exciting news... soon!

first concerts might be my favorite thing. Drew had her 4K program and was completely adorable!

Drew and her teachers

Drew showing off her gift from her teacher

(no, I'm not pregnant. silly!)

front row parents

I'm certain I've mentioned it before, but we're lucky to have a small private school for the kids to attend in our small community. I love all the activities they're provided, and I think the kids do as well. I sure miss the Christmas concert in the beautifully renovated church, but they do a really nice job in the gym as well, just a packed house! Lucky for us, our good friends saved us a seat right.up.front! we have great friends :)

Lia - sitting, closest to the camera

Nash - ringing the blue bell

Tayt - back row in the plaid, big smiles for the camera

Austyn - front, dead center

Austyn has always loved to sing and it's always a joy listening to her. Excuse the proud mom moment and terrible recording skills, but she really did amazing. Best of the night if you ask me ;)

Austyn - on the left

Lia - middle row with the scarf

the entire group, focusing on Nash, hiding in the middle :)

kudos to the schools music teacher for doing another great job. keep up the good work!

missing November

playing a little catch up. and missing the unseasonably warm weather we had in November. and now it snows! reminiscing...  and sharing some photos :)