Christmas + 2012 Recap

Happy New Year's Eve! Here are some pictures from a wonderful Christmas...but first, I'd like to post (without a doubt) my favorite picture of 2012!!

What a wonderful year. We have been through many amazing adjustments as we have welcomed Jean-Margaret into our lives. This photo captures the excitement, newness, and love on so many levels. :)

As we wrap up the holidays and probably the busiest few months of my life yet--I welcome 2013 and all it has to offer with open arms!  Enjoy :)

Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Rolls...Yum

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Happy Holidays

Life has been busy--a good busy--and in the wake of such a recent tragedy, we are trying to preserve all the joy this time of the year has to offer. We have had Van's Christmas program at school, cookie decorating parties, family visits, tee ball 'practice', and lots of time in the kitchen.

Even with all of the fun activities, we are trying to pause and appreciate these two little blessings. Jean-Margaret is changing right before our eyes! Today she swiped a sugar cookie when I wasn't looking and chewed a few good bites before I discovered her. Sneaky! Speaking of sneaky...Van has managed to unwrap a gift or two when I am not looking...

We are all excited for the Night Night Fairy, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day! :)
Merry Christmas!

Soon the bells will start...

And the thing that will make them ring...

 

 

Is the carol that you sing

 

 

Right within your heart.