A Joy Filled Christmas ('24)

 Beach loves getting up before everyone and enjoying the beauty that is before the kids arise.  He thankfully started a fire and always has things looking beautiful.

Stocking cuties!

Never know what you will find in there, like this green croc keychain.

Girls have similar interests, so most of their items are the same.

A dive hug for his sister who gave Ezra an item in his stocking.

So many little treasures including silly socks that must be put on right away apparently.

Beach is always excited about his stocking as well.

Found some goodies just right for him.

I get one too (should have looked in the mirror to try to tame the crazy hair this morning - ha).

Then it was off to make our traditional breakfast, which includes an apple birthday "cake" for Jesus, that turned out perfect this year.

Then on to the gifts.  Shoes were a big request this year, including slipper shoes for Shiloh, which she was thrilled about.

Green Crocs for Ezra.

Ezra was very thrilled to get taco slippers, too.

Some Tennis shoes for the girls (which we scored great deals for).

Along with some other treasure sprinkled in along the way.

Beach scored a great deal on shoes as well.

Beach got a solo stove, as he is slowly getting our deck in order. 

He surprised me with a new wallet to match my purse.

And Shiloh was thrilled to finally get her own phone that she has been wanting for years.

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That afternoon we headed to my parents to celebrate with my side of the family.  The older girls were all excited to share in their new phone gifts.

Then we feasted!

Silly pic....

All the cousins, glad to be together this year.

The madness of the presents... Shiloh was excited to give Josiah the his gift from her.

We do love the element a little boy brings, although it does add a lot of energy!

The kids all loved getting photos of Josiah with them together.

Shiloh was intentional in getting presents for everyone.

Can you guess what this one was for?

Ezra was excited about giving his aunt a special gift as well.

And Zoe had some thoughtful gifts up her sleeve, too. 

The adults trade names to give presents, and they are all thoughtful.

We topped off the day with a funny game of fishbowl. 

Even Piper was worn out from all of the fun. 

We had such a special day filled with love!  Happy Birthday Jesus. You are the true reason we have hope and can celebrate!