This is the stuff

Christmas this year was amazing.  We were able to have both of our families together again for the holidays.  We ate, we went to Christmas Eve church, we exchanged gifts, we spent time together....it was like I said amazing :)  

It was so nice to relax, kick back and just spend time with family.   

 

 

 

Ryder loved his tool workbench.  Although Ryan had to put all 639 pieces of it together (Sorry Ryan!) in the end Joelle told me that he loved it!!  Mission accomplished.

 Colin and Tracy were so generous to host all of us for Christmas.  The food was so good, the company was awesome and our white elephant gift exchange was well.....funny?!?!?!  I don't know what to call it...how about entertaining? :)  hahaha....it was all a good time.

It was so great to see my cousins (well most of them) and their significant others.  It is so cool that we are older now and we still can hang out with each other and have a good time.  I love my family!

 Even though Jenna had her own family holiday plans to attend, she still made time for us :)

 I love my Mama.

 James and Bailee!!!

 I totally walked into this one.  I really don't know what was going on but it had something to do with Colin getting Shaun to take a shot of absynth?!?!? Ewwwww..... :)

 Nikki and Kevin!  Hopefully he comes back next year and doesn't think we are all crazy people!!!!!

 Curt and Mom!

 Love this...

I thought I would end with this shot because it just looks relaxing doesn't it?  I could sit by a fire like this all day everyday!  

Thanks to everyone for making this Christmas special.  I love my family and I am so thankful that I get to call them mine.  Distance does make the heart grow fonder.

Stay tuned for Friday Face to make it's way back and also some sweet pics from NYE.  Party was off the hook!!!!  

Cheers to a successful and fulfilling Holiday season and to an awesome family!

My cup is half full tonight :)