2015

In looking back through my photos, it's hard to believe so many things happened in one year.  And the pictures that I have capture such a small, small window of our real life.  Here is our 2015 in just a blink.  Most of the moments captured here are happy ones. Don't be fooled, this past year was filled with significant trials as well.  But today let's just celebrate all the happy moments that God has given us to enjoy!!

                                                 
                          

Punch Game

This Christmas my dad and mom did something fun with the kids.  They created a punch game for the kids to get some presents.  Each kid got 3 punches.  They loved it!

Cousins

Warm and Snuggly

This year for Christmas my mom made all her grandkids a homemade quilt.  My kids all adore their blanket.  It was definitely a labor of love.  Thanks Mom for keeping everyone warm!!!

Christmas morning

With all that we have had going on with our house the past few months, Christmas morning came fast and furious this year.  Usually we have our tree up right after Thanksgiving but this year it wasn't up until the week before Christmas.  I am grateful for another holiday spent with the family.

Note: my deck door was OPEN!!  It was crazy warm that day.  

Smoochers

One of our favorite traditions is our advent calendar.  Greta called it the "Alvin" calendar this year.  Love it.

I love the sister hug going on in the background here.

Star Wars hat

Chilling' with her new kindle

Shorts...crazy!  And those girlies love their daddy.

Christmas Eve

Every year I put my dad's photography skills to the test and have him take our picture around the tree.