Christmas season is a definite favorite in our house, and this year we did ALL THE THINGS!
There were gingerbread houses:
Matching pajamas:
Elf on the shelf (and an Elf costume):
Visits to see Santa in person (this was the first year Eloise didn't cry! She was obviously nervous and stiff as a board in his lap, but held it together):
Rewarded afterwords with her "candy-can" and a hug from big sister:
We decorated the house:
Took our annual photo in front of The Driskill Christmas tree:
Baked cookies:
And of course had multiple holiday celebrations, the first of which was at Mimi and Grampy's in Houston:
This is what a Texas Christmas looks like!
Laughing at the Mimi booty
We went over to my Aunt Sheri's for an afternoon Christmas celebration, where my cousin Heather took some gorgeous photos of everyone (last 3 below):
Then before you knew it, the night before Christmas was here! Iyla made sure to leave a note, cookies, carrots, & milk for Santa and his reindeer:
(and yes, yes she does smile with her mouth wide open these days!)
Santa came by:
And the girls had a fun morning opening presents and playing with all of their new things:
Then it was time to get ready for our own party! We host Christmas Day with my family each year, and the girls were excited to put on their fancy dresses and celebrate:
Watching for Mimi and Grampy to arrive:
My parents stayed an extra night (thanks Mom and Dad!) so Lance and I could take our annual Driskill Hotel overnight together:
Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
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