I loved this Christmas.
Here's some highlights:
Christmas Eve was busy with preparations so I didn't have to do a darn thing on Christmas day. I set the table for Christmas Eve dinner before church so it was all ready. This year, I set each place with the last week of ornaments from our Jesse Tree.
So after dinner I read the Nativity story and the kids put the ornaments on our Jesse Tree.
We did it by candle light. It was lovely.
Some of our traditions are: Christmas Eve service, a yummy Christmas morning breakfast, Christmas day with family, and new jammies.
We did all that again this year, minus the family part. But we did Skype with them, which was SO fun! we loved that!
Christmas morning is what they've all been waiting for...when the paper and craziness really happens. Here's a few snaps...
She's eating chocolate. It's like 8am. She doesn't think we know what she's doing. Oh my gosh, I was laughing so hard. Every once in a while she'd pop her head up with chocolate all over her teeth...kinda gross, kinda cute :)
The Crayon Maker from Santa rocked! And so did Jenga! And by the way, she wore that crown ALL day. I don't know how her head didn't hurt!
Here's a little video I made of us on Christmas Day, just to show you how laid back it really was. At one point during the day I was like, "oh my gosh! everyone is quietly doing different things...this is amazingly quiet. i must document!" so I did.
Jarrod is putting together a dresser I got him from IKEA. He loves it.
Noah is building a giant roller coaster from KNEX.
Sophia got her FIRST Barbies for Christmas, so she's all about the Barbies.
And Jack is playing DS.
Oh. And I'm recording the activities, looking more tired than I really am :)
Enjoy.
(music is Joy to the World by Sufjan Stevens)
By the way: I love this week. It's like the pep rally before the new year's goals and plans.
This week I'm taking Christmas down, writing out a few goals for 2012, planning my winter etsy line, planning school for this semester, and filling in my new planner...how bout you? Are you ready for the new year??
xo,
{alicia}
16 comments:
I've missed you friend, I felt like I was one of the fam with that video. Loved being a part of your family's Christmas this year! Thanks for inviting us!
Don't throw your christmas tree out without harvesting the needles... you can make an awesome smelling pillow! :)
Let's talk soon.
looks like a great day altogether
with presents
chocolate
goodies
and time together
loved the photos!
alison
i like this week too!
and my kids totally had chocolate teeth on Christmas morning. only i was the one that gave it to them. i'm so awesome. ; ) soph looks so adorable. you all do. in your pretty Christmas outfits.
the present from noah to the princess is beyond precious.
glad you enjoyed Christmas in your new home!!!
looks like an amazing day, alicia. :)
and i love the video.
love it.
xoxo
ps i'm trying to psych myself up to start school again...eeeek!
this is so sweet! tears. who is the artist singing the background song?
that was really beautiful. I'd like to know the artist(s) too!
Lisa
that was great! merry christmas to you all :)
I've never commented here but I love your blog. That video was priceless. You can just tell how much you love your children and husband. Thank you for sharing that. It made my day.
It all sounds so magical!
Thank you so much for inviting us into your home to see y'all relaxing and enjoying Christmas!
Your family and you are adorable!
We are still technically celebrating Christmas here...we head back from Indiana starting tomorrow and Friday afternoon Bud, Bitsy, & I will open all the gifts still under our tree!
Then it'll be a mad rush to get Christmas cleaned up and prep to ring in the new year.
Bud leaves for 9 weeks of training and so Bitsy and I will begin a period of hibernation and relaxation.
I'm looking forward to it!
The ability to develop a routine and to start working on getting myself in shape again.
I hope you are rested and relaxed and I'll be back posting a few blog updates in a couple days! Need to get back in the swing of things after all these days of lounging with Bud's family!
Be Blessed,
Biz
Love the video. Hope you had a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Happy New Year!
Great video! It looks like your Christmas was wonderful. I think that we have that KNEX roller coaster set. Crayon maker? What's this? Looks pretty dang cool.
Merry Xmas Alicia and family:)
Making things realaxed is so much better then chaos on the day, looks like you did a great job!
What a beautiful Christmas. I LOVE the crown! So cute!
aww, looks like a wonderful christmas! that video melted my heart! :) have fun planning the new year! it's a fun time. xo
great photos! glad it was a wonderful, magical Christmas!!
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