Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas! 

We (along with everyone else) always get so busy during the holiday season. It seems like there are always so many things to go to, people to see, shopping to do, etc. But it is my favorite time of year and I do it happily. :)  We start "Christmas" the day after Thanksgiving normally. Since we were on a cruise with Aaron's family this year over Thanksgiving, we didn't get to decorate until the next weekend. We go and select a tree and then watch Home Alone and make cookies while we decorate!

Ashley, who shares this tradition with us each year :)

Here are some pics of our house decorated this year: 

our Christmas card tree

The week of Christmas, we head to Atlanta area to celebrate with family. Luckily, both sets of parents only live 20 minutes away from each other so we are able to see both sides of the family each year. We are so thankful for this! 

There are a few differences in Aaron's family....

and my family....

notice Mom with the camera...always has the camera :)

here is our Christmas through Instagram:

from L to R: Chocolate Balls (a christmas tradition, Aaron and Leah, Leah's new sewing machine!, playing a game with Lili, Leah and Lili, Lili, Lili excited about HER new sewing machine from Lala and Bunga, Leah and Norah, Aaron with his favorite gift...a personalized ketchup bottle from Jim and Gina, Aaron and Norah, our tree!, chocolate balls again..? :)

We were so blessed this year! Being able to spend time with family is truly the best thing. We always look forward to this special time each year.