Quick December Flashback.

We didn't do a ton of Christmas decorating this year but we did get a small tree and Tanner and Parker  enjoyed decorating it together while Carson climbed all over everything.  Last year I made this cute stocking holder at a RS craft day.  Love it!  I had just ordered Carson stocking and it hadn't came yet so that's why there is that little blue one.  But his matches the other boys and I love the quality of them.  They will last for years to come. (Pottery Barn Kids if your wondering.)

I spent Christmas Eve at my parents house with the 3 boys.  That's right, just me and the boys.  Jared had to work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day night.  Bah!  I was so frustrated nobody was willing to switch one of those shifts to give him some family time.  But whatever, life goes on!
We did get to spend Christmas morning all together when he got home from work and  before he headed to bed. It was simple and wonderful. We don't go crazy with gifts.  I kind of followed that ryhme, "Something to wear, something to read, something you want, and something you need."  Perfect and not over the top.  The boys felt special and loved and happy.  What more could I ask for?!

Christmas Eve was busy, crazy, fun, and filled with family time.  The boys were spoiled rotten by my parents and soaked up every minute of it.  Look at how happy they are!  Carson just loved crawling through the piles and piles of wrapping paper.  Parker loved playing with all his new balls and with cousins.  Tanner was so excited for his new basketball shoes!  He is playing in Wham right now and is having sooooo much fun.  

 I love the holidays.  I love being with family.  I love being overscheduled.  I love the crazy shoppers and the cheery smiles.  I love that everyone is just a little bit more happy and kind to strangers they meet. I love remembering the reason for the season.  I love seeing my boys light up too.  
We had so much fun stuff to do in December and kept very busy.  Thus no posting on the blog. Just lots of time spent with these cutie boys!

We also did our own mini photo shoot to try to get some decent pics of all of us.  I was happy with how they turned out. The best part---they were free!!  My sister in law came and met up with us to snap some pics for us with our own camera.  We must of taken 250 in 20 minutes and miraculously we had some where all the boys are actually looking.
 I just love to see how much our family changes each year.
 My boys are so much fun and I can't imagine my life without each one of them.  Yes, they are crazy and drive me bonkers some days but they make me melt so often as well.  I am blessed.

Here's to remembering to count the many blessings in each of our lives each and everyday!