Christmas

We had a wonderful Advent and Christmas season.  I really tried to let go of a lot things and just enjoy the time with my family and soak it all in.  I actually finished our shopping about a week early and was able to really enjoy the season.

We went to Christmas Eve Mass as usual and then back to my parents for snacks and drinks.  Then we headed home to get to bed so Santa would come.

Barrett and AveryAnn must have been good this year because Santa spoiled them.  Barrett asked for a Nintendo switch but we didn't think he was really ready for that.  I'm not sure why Santa thought a BB gun was better but he did.  He also asked for an alarm clock.  Which I thought was hilarious.

AveryAnn got all things princess.  She was so excited about her Minnie Mouse microwave.

Their big gift from us was a trip to Disney World.  It took a minute for it to sink in but now they are so excited.  We leave in a few days and we can't wait.  The Moore's are going with us again and my little brother and his family are going too.  I can't wait to see AveryAnn and Madelyn meet all the princesses.

Annual pj picture in front of the tree.

Barrett got her that little hedgehog from the Santa Shop at school and she was so proud of it.  

My parents with all the grandkids.

Grandmother with all the grandkids.

The Friday after Christmas we went to Cullman with my parents to eat at Carlton's and see the Christmas Pyramid.  We had so much fun.

I didn't take a lot of pictures this year.  But it was a really nice Christmas, for the first time in a really long time that I didn't feel over the top stressed out.  We really enjoyed time together.  I'm so thankful for it.