Christmas Morning Magic...

Christmas time at Mimi's and Granddaddy's is like nothing else in this world. Family warms my heart more than I can explain. Times change, children grow, adults wrinkle :-) but in our sweet family one thing remains the same...traditions!! As we all have taken on new roles, it stills blesses me to know that Granny's Christmas traditions that began years ago when the first generation of cousins were babies still continues. I will always remember the nights tucked in the attic upstairs while falling asleep staring hard out of the little window to catch a glimpse of Ho Ho flying by. Now, you girls get to sleep in a beautiful "nest" up above the rest of the house. I know you all feel special up there with all Mimi's special decor! I love this shot of Danielle and all you little girls. You all seem to adore her and now that Josie is in the mix, making a trip to Mimi's always has to include hanging out with HopPop and Josie at least for a few minutes (and Kaleb too!)

Mimi does such an amazing job mixing gorgeous decorations and traditions together. I will always cherish the village of Carolers that represents each member of the family going all the way back to Gran and Pop.

Mimi and Big Unc

Always a hit...leaving goodies for Santa and the sprinkling the lawn for his reindeer!

Mimi and Granddaddy and their Fabulous Five! (I love the pics from year to year with Granddaddy waiting on the stairs with the girls to see what Santa left)

Ailee looks thrilled. Looks like little girls have been great this year.

Anna Grace got her new IPOD and American girl doll. Lots of other "big Girl" goodies too!

This year was full of many, many blessings and things I will cherish in my heart and mind for many years to come. I cannot believe how big my babies are getting but these stages are a blast too. I guess it is off to start ballet for the littlest A girl and middle A will begin lessons to "rock out" the show. While big girl A will continue with violin and her beautiful performances on stage as a ballerina. I am looking forward to an amazing 2012!

Thank you, Dear Lord, for your grace and all the blessings! May we shine your light throughout the year ahead and speak your truths to one another and to those in desperate need of your goodness.