I don’t know about you, but this Christmas has seemed better than usual, extra Christmasy somehow. It might have been all the snow or being a little extra prepared. I’m not sure why but it’s seemed more happy and peaceful. I hope yours was wonderful!
I was one of the first ones up on Christmas. I let the pups out to roll around in the snow that was still falling. It started really falling right around midnight Christmas Eve. I made coffee and waited around. I woke people up when I started to get impatient. Eventually we had our traditional Belgian waffle Christmas breakfast and the present opening began!
Here are a few photos from my Christmas…
Christmas clementines from our stockings
I got some adorable and beautiful things in my stocking like: mini canvases and brushes (can’t wait to get painting!), beautiful soft yarn, and of course clementines and nuts.
my boys on Christmas Morning
My sister opening presents
My gift to Joel was a banjo! He was totally surprised. I am usually terrible at keeping surprises surprises so I had to work extra hard on keeping my mouth shut this past month. I think he likes it!
For Christmas Dinner we had prime rib, asparagus, mushrooms, potato medallions, peas, and super delicious yeast rolls. I’m so grateful for health and time with family and a good meal.
Despite this photo Joel was actually proud of those rolls. He made them form scratch!
My big present a new camera lens!!
Every year Joel picks out a new ornament for me. Yesterday I found this beautiful little yarn bird in my stocking. I think it might be the sweetest one in my collection!
We just have a few more days here and I’m already feeling a tiny bit blue about leaving. I hope you’re enjoying your holidays!
abby on 
Courtney on
Beautiful pictures!! Happy Holidays!!