After Matt's break, the majority of December was focused on gearing up for our first Christmas in our place.
We got a real Christmas tree and loved it- so full, green, and fragrant!
My mom surprised us with an early Christmas present: Personalized stockings!
Definitely helped build my excitement about being at home,
establishing our own family traditions and decorations.
My grandma Sandi gave us a wonderful tree which we decorated with shatter-proof ornaments in the toy room (visible from most of the main floor). John loved decorating a tree and was encouragingly gentle with it!
Sweet candid: John, in a burst of affection, telling Eliza about Christmas trees
Naturally, tree decorating was accompanied by sugar cookie Christmas trees
A favorite tradition from the past two Christmases: Matt printed out two favorite close-ups of each child and formed a square to top our Christmas tree. Our angels :)
Our newest angel, taking it all in
For Matt's 29th birthday, I woke up to see him off (first time since he started residency), well at least for long enough to give him a scone, OJ, and a kiss. Then we partied when he got home: Osso Bucco, an all sorts of chocolate cake, two happy kids, lots of handmade John cards, and two packages that arrived that very day from incredibly punctual moms.
Sure love this guy
The best birthday presents- adorable smiles :)
In addition to the usual (and an exceptionally slammed two weeks for Matt), we reveled in in all things Christmas. Christmas music and those beautiful Christmas trees brightened every day.
John's preschool Christmas
Such a docile Joseph, going along the enthusiastic and articulate (older) girls that make up the majority of the class.
Festive apparel for a caroling party
I love this month! I love these kids!
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