Christmas recap - Part 2

We headed to Arkansas to spend Christmas at my parents home along with my brother and his beautiful family. It was so fun to all be together and to see the 6 nieces and nephews loving on each other and sharing special memories together. Oh how I wish we lived closer.

Noah decorating some Christmas cookies. Some of the sprinkles made it onto the cookies, and a lot of it made it onto the tray.

We loved getting to have my grandmother leave her warm Florida weather behind to join us this year. We love her so much!

I can't believe that we actually got somewhat of a good family photo together. I figured with all of the kids who knows what would happen but we did it. And without even having to bribe anyone.

By the time it got to our family photo the kids were starting to melt down. As a parent I think you eventually say, "That's good enough," and move on.

Christmas morning arrived and Noah had no idea what to do with all of the presents under the tree. Thank goodness he had a willing niece and nephews to help him out!

And who needs presents anyway? The wrapping paper is good enough for me!

I think this is how most of us felt by the end of the day. Nana worked so hard making sure everyone was fed and taken care of. This was a well-deserved nap.

Our sweet Madeline. Her first smile was revealed on Noah's birthday when a friend of mine was talking to her. Like Noah, she has the best smile that warms our hearts.

My niece is so kind and caring when it comes to taking care of her cousins. She already makes a wonderful big sister and will make a great babysitter some day. Noah was in love with her and was calling her name out even after her family had gone home.

Thank you family for spending your Christmas with us. We love and miss you already!