We had a filled December between work, school, and celebrating the holidays (part 1 here). We were all so very thankful to be well on Christmas Eve and Christmas day!
Picking up on the rest of the month...I was thrilled to get to help out at Ezra's class party.
Ezra and his best buds.
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Traditional Santa photo at our chiropractor's office (minus Shiloh who we missed, as she was at cheer practice).
However, we did get to see cousins while we were there.
Right when we were leaving Josiah came, so we had to go back in for that as well, obviosley.
He wasn't so sure about it all.
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Themed day at work!
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Sweet present exchange with our neighbor buddies.
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Flannel twins!
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One amazing discovery I found last year, and I was thankful he was able to come back, was a man who took care of our leaves for a great price. We have a ton, and my allergies just don't allow me to do them anymore. He was quick to blow them all into a ginormous pile, that I would not allow our kids to jump off the deck into (despite their begging) and then suck them all up into his truck. It is so refreshing to have a clean yard again!
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Making ornaments at our friend's house!
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We saw the Christmas lights at the Saluda Shoals Drive through, and this year Beach's parents joined us. I sat in the back with a couple of our kiddos.
Blurry smiles.
Shiloh and Donna loved taking many photos.
We walked around a bit to to engage in more fun!
Shiloh opted for a blanket instead of a jacket.
We enjoyed the tube slide (Donna, Beach and I included).
Silly girls re-enacted a photo that I took with Beach last year.
With the cold temps we were bundled up and our hand warmers help to keep us warm.
We love the Northern Lights walk.
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Beach's extended cousins were in town. and we all got together for a reunion of sorts.
Partners jump in too...
The adults were crazy enough, we didn't add the kids in there.
However, the next day more family came and visited at the cafe.
and me. 
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Zoe went ice skating with some of her best buddies from school.
And a fall...
Photo booth shenanigans.
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New Years Eve! After spending time at a friend's house (a different friend snagged a pic when I wasn't watching)...
We went home, played a silly game that got us all laughing...
Watched the ball drop and cheered the year away.
So thankful for a break in the sickness to enjoy a healthy end of the year!
