Sometimes there are moments when I think of grabbing my camera for a great documenting shot.
But I don't.
Sometimes the moment is just too special.
Sometimes the moment is just too much fun.
Sometimes I just can't get myself to turn away, and
I find that I did a lot of that this holiday.
Pictures do help me remember, that's just the sort of person I am.
But here to add, is a list of moments and memories I never want to forget.
*Having Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, sung word for word at least 100 times by that sweet Molly voice.
*Seeing Graham each morning wake and walk in his green Christmas "footsie" P'Js.
(I love the sound of those grippy feet pattering around the house.)
(I love the sound of those grippy feet pattering around the house.)
*Baking Zucchini Coconut bread with Molly.
*Baking "salt dough cookies" to make ornaments.
*Watching Molly play in the tree for hours and hours with her stuffed animals. They apparently have made themselves a cozy new home. (uh-oh)
*Staying out of the stores to avoid the shopping madness.
*Spending too many late nights on Etsy searching for the perfect handmade stocking stuffers.
*Feeling so happy that I did.
*Chopping, melting and pouring with Molly and Matt.
*Making lots of gifts with the family, for the family.
*Being joyful that Molly really GAVE this holiday season.
*Teaching her, by example, that it really is SO much fun and so special to create and give.
*Treasuring the exitement that happens still, by a certain little boy every night when our holiday lights are turned on.
*Filling my heart with the moments spent with so much family.
*Watching Molly on Christmas Eve make and taste and taste and taste decorate sugar cookies for Santa.
*Being grateful to have family in our lives.
*Being grateful to have family in our lives.
*Savoring one last week before the decorations are taken down.
*Looking forward to MANY more holidays spent with this little nest of mine.
*Looking forward to MANY more holidays spent with this little nest of mine.
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| Yes she was this exited |
