Christmas Photo Diary [2018]
Happy Friday to you!
In lieu of our usual Friday Things, I wanted to share a glimpse into our long holiday weekend with you!
We started off celebrating on Saturday at my grandparents’ house with my dad’s family (there are now four great-grandchildren!), had a low-key Sunday here at home, then went to my mom’s for the traditional seven fishes on Christmas Eve, and had my in-laws here on Christmas Day; my mother-in-law treated us to beef tenderloin and twice-baked potatoes (I made tiramisu for dessert both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day… two birds, one stone).
The kids had a fabulous time every single day, enjoying the festivities, getting to play with people they don’t see all the time and, of course, new toys! Can you believe that on Saturday at my grandparents and again at my mom’s on Christmas Eve, Isabelle REFUSED to nap?! She had her regular morning nap at home before we left for both of them, but would not nap again at either place. To my utter amazement, she was SO GOOD. I thought that she would totally melt into a puddle of exhaustion (we left so many places with a screaming, over-tired baby during Joseph’s first year of life, haaaaaaaaa), but she was wonderful. I suppose she didn’t want to miss anything!
Also, after coming downstairs on Christmas morning and confirming that Santa did, indeed, come, both of the boys made a beeline into the kitchen, said they were starving, and wanted to eat breakfast before they opened any presents. Ummmmm…. okay? The kids got up around 7:30am on Christmas morning, and we didn’t even start opening presents until nearly 9:30am. It’s a good thing we didn’t have to go anywhere! ;-)
I hope you enjoy the photos of our holiday! :)
What beautiful children. Enjoy them, they really do grow up to fast. Both of our sons are grown up and married, and so far, we have one granddaughter. I remember reading your blog before you had children. I am feeling old.
I hope that your Christmas was Merry and that Your New Year is Happy and Healthy…..
I enjoy your pictures. A beautiful family you have…. Thank you for sharing and keep the recipes and cooking ideas coming.
Ada ~ potata ~ lol
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family, Michelle.
I don’t often send comments, but I love your recipes and thoroughly enjoy the wonderful photos of your sweet children. Savor every moment! It seems like it will be eons before they leave the nest, but it goes SO quickly. Our three are now 49, 47, and 39 — how did that happen?? And our grandchildren are growing up even faster — now 12, 10, 8, 5 and 3.Â
Beautiful Christmas tree and so big. Love all the pictures. The side view of Isabelle, the boys opening their gifts, and the picture with Isabelle. Sounds like you had a busy holiday, but much fun.
Keep letting us know about the family and continue blogging.
TOTES ADORBS!!! Â Thanks for sharing, Michelle! Â Blessed New Year to you and your beautiful family!!!
Such a GORGEOUS tree!! And beautiful family but that goes without saying ;)
Oh. My. Goodness! Michelle, you have given me “cuteness overload” and I thank you! They are so, so precious, and it is always a blessing when you share this wonderful part of your life with us. Time passes quickly, so enjoy every moment (the good and the crabby ones), and let the memories be many! Blessings of health and happiness in the New Year to everyone!
Your children are so sweet…..and growing! Thank you for sharing your Christmas with us. I had to smile when you said the boys wanted to eat before opening their presents..now that doesn’t happen often, I bet. Cherish these memories! HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and yours!
your children are so sweet
So sweet of you to share your Christmas photos! Â Hope you have a wonderful Ne Year!
Everyone looks so happy and beautiful! Merry Christmas. :) May I ask where you ended up getting your stockings from? I love them!
Hi Allison, I got them from Pottery Barn Kids! https://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/flying-reindeer-santa-luxe-velvet-stocking-2018/?pkey=cchristmas-stockings&isx=0.0.5026
I see you were finally able to get your husband in a picture. Â It made me laugh!
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family. Your children are such dumplings! Thanks for sharing.Â
say what? hungry before opening presents? lol that is rare. She is looking big now!. wonderful pics
Right?! I can’t recall EVER wanting to eat before opening presents!
What a beautiful family you have, thank you for sharing your Christmas with us.Â
Gorgeous pictures. Those made my day . God bless you all.
Michelle, Your children are adorable, and they’re getting big so fast. There seems to be a special connection between your eldest child and your baby, and it looks like he takes his role as the big brother very seriously — it’s so precious! God bless you all, and I’m glad that you had a wonderful Christmas. A very Happy and Healthy New Year to you and your family!
Such beautiful children. Merry Christmas and thank you for all the wonderful recipes and posts