Christmas with Extended Family

*BLOGGER QUESTION* I have not been able to upload vertical photos for awhile. The computer is constantly turning them sideways. Does anyone know how to fix this? I've already tried rotation them sideways to see if when they uploaded they would turn correctly, but that hasn't worked...

We went to Maryland Christmas afternoon to celebrate with Andy's sister, om and stepdad. I didn't get very many (horizontal) pictures there, but here are a couple.

Their adorable (healthy version) gingerbread house!



We went to Richmond to visit with Andy's dad and stepmom, but we didn't get any pictures there. I even had my camera. Frustrating! But imagine, our cute kids at a kid's museum with their happy grandparents here:

Then, my grandparents stopped by for a short visit on their way down to Florida for the winter. I did manage to take a couple pictures with them:

I just adore this picture of my grandma with Annabelle.

New Year's Eve

We were gearing up for a hike and ran into some neighborhood friends at the trailhead. We joined up and went on our adventure together.  I was able to meander along and play with my camera while Andy had some good conversation. A perfect way to end a fantastic year!

We finished the night of with some homemade seltzer water and juice.
A huge hit.

Christmas Morning

Acting out the story of the birth of Christ as Andy read.

They chose the cutest little birth of Christ story this morning.

I think he liked what he got.

The boys and their pillows. So happy.

The world is complete in the boys' eyes. Annabelle has a cape, too!

 

A new Christmas morning tradition implemented by Daddy.
It also provided a great Christmas morning gift to neighbors!

Annabelle was sad she didn't get a sword.
So, Daddy saved the day and made her one.

Christmas Eve



Christmas Preperations

The makings of a waldorf doll

I asked them what they wanted for Christmas, and they replied
"Circle pillows that we make with you."
Not sure how they came up with that idea, but I loved every second of the
individual dates I took with them to make them.

Salt dough ornaments for family

Grayson and Annabelle's his and her capes.