Merry Christmas

What a magical Christmas we had! From the pitter patter of tiny feet running across the hardwood floor early in the morning, to whispers of, "He did it! He really got us a Paw Patrol jeep, Ry!" To giggles and squeals as you played with new toys and humming of carols all day long. Every thing you did was full of joy and magic, and my Christmas loving heart was in heaven watching the joy in your eyes!

The love you three have for each other never ceases to amaze me. In the middle of opening your own gifts, you would both stop to check in on each other and Char. You would show her how to open something or how to play with one of her new toys. I truly pray that the love and friendship you three have for each other lasts your entire lifetime and just continues to grow.

After a morning spent playing outside with new toys and having countless nerf wars (with a casualty straight to my eye, thanks to Daddy!), we were able to enjoy some time with Nenny, Papa Donnie, and Boo. You were excited to show off your new toys for them before taking a quick nap.

Paka, Zsu Zsu, Tse Tse, Uncle Aaron, Uncle Kye, and Yaya all came over for dinner and presents later that day. Towards the end of the night Ry, you were in tears over stomach pain. You didn't want to open any presents and were hunkered over, groaning with pain. We stopped to have you anointed. Immediately, after amen, you were completely back to normal! It was such a wonderful Christmas healing! Energy back, giggles back, and riding your new bike around the basement. It was amazing to witness the complete 180 you did in a matter of seconds! Thank you, Lord.

Every year, I'm amazed at how quickly Christmas comes and goes. This year was no exception. But what a blessed year it was as our first Christmas as a family of five. I wish I could bottle these moments up forever. I pray that we hold on to and treasure these memories. Merry Christmas, my little loves.