Busy and wonderful holiday time

Can't believe the holidays are over! They came and went so fast. I know we all say that every year but it's so true. We really did a lot of fun and wonderful things this holiday season. Haley really got into Christmas this year which made it that much more exciting. I'm sad to say I only have pictures from a few of the things we did. : ( In a way, it was kind of nice to not have to worry about taking pictures though. I could fully be in the moment and enjoy it, and not worry about getting perfect poses for pictures.

What we did this holiday season:

• Took a horse carriage ride through the Deerfield neighborhood to see all the lights with some of our/Haley's neighborhood friends. 
• Went to Frisco Square to see lights display. (We actually went to see the parachuting Santa who didn't show due to the weather.)
• Went to Grapevine and rode the Polar Express
• Had a Breakfast Christmas Party @ our house for Haley's friends and the moms
• Attended Haley's school party which was a birthday party for Jesus. The kids sang songs which was adorable!!
• Attended a Christmas service @ my Mom's church
• Minka, the Elf, was introduced to our family this year.  : ) (We started the Elf on the Shelf tradition with Haley and she really enjoyed it.)
• Haley really got into all the Christmas movies and Christmas books this year. I think the entire month of December we watched/read something about Christmas everyday!
• Baked and baked and baked goodies!!! : )
• Decorated cookies with Haley Christmas Eve to leave for a Santa.

I'm sure I'm leaving things out but that's all I can remember. Just writing all those things down brings a smile
to my face. I love love LOVE the holidays!! Making such sweet and lasting memories with my daughter and husband only make me love it more. Can't wait til next year when our little boy will be here too!!
                                                     
                                                               Haley with her elf Minka

Minka the Elf

 

Family photo at the Christmas tree lot

Getting ready to put the angel on the tree

 

Admiring her work

Haley loves hot cocoa!!

                                                                 Grammy and Papi

                                                     
                                                      I adore this photo so much!! My loves!

Riding the "train" with Grammy and Papi

25 weeks pregnant here

Family photo

 

We still have one more Christmas in Houston this weekend so I'll post more pics of that and our Christmas day photos later. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas like we did and happy new year!!