And a Happy New Year

I usually try to write something profound for this last post of the year but I am not feeling too eloquent at the moment. This year has been a blast and it has been busy. I love my family and making memories with them too. My boys are growing up to be kind, smart, and handsome humans and I feel privileged to be their Mom. Our family has grown so much this year and Mom and Dad are more in love than ever. I'm so thankful for my home and family and friends, and that my husband is so good at remembering to take photos. This book wouldn't have been half so full without you!

We wish you a Merry Christmas!

Santa at the Gleasons

Grandma and Grandpa with all their grandkids and great grandkids. And me... but I'm hiding so Bennett and Colin don't freak out. It is always great to be with the Gleasons. My boys love their cousins.

Festivities

Cousin Sarah Cook had her first birthday, Adam sang in his second grade Christmas concert, and we made sugar cookies for our Sunday school class when they came over for a game night. Fun times were had by all.

The tree

A lesson learned from the festival of trees; if you have lights and a good ribbon, the tree will look great. Taking a picture with everyone looking or even there, is not our strong point. Even though we are having Christmas at the Cooks this year, finding and decorating our own tree has become a favorite tradition. I love the smell of a real tree in the home!