Christmas Memories and a New Year's Wish

Christmas weekend has come and gone,

 and we now have more memories to last us a lifetime. 

I'm thankful for any occasion that brings us all together,

 especially the celebration of Christmas.

For this is the reason...

Rachel made it safely back to snowy North Carolina, Christa made the trek back to G-ville, and Peter and Jess had the "long" ride home back to the Coast of Palms.  Our other family members were very much missed, but I have to say, I'm jealous of the fact that the Mallard's were out sledding on Christmas Day!

Leading up to Christmas, I had some Elfettes helping me decorate...

but we did take some time to go and soar "up to the highest heights"...

We had a time of gift exchanging...

...as you can see,

it doesn't take much to make Christa happy!

We took strolls...

and more strolls...

We enjoyed nature...

And encountered a tree that begged to be climbed

 (actually it was Christa doing the begging)...

We had some cuddling going on...

There was some talking to Little Baby D...

...as well as listening for a reply!

                                                        

                                     

We marveled over Rachel's new found love of technology (with her new I-phone)...

A quick visit to the beach was made....



And did I mention that we had SNOW  as evidenced here on my
Gator-blue sweatshirt...

Our memories are made and I want to take this time to wish you peace

as we approach this threshold of a new year.

And take to heart this little snippit of wisdom that I have come across recently...

So from my family to yours

May many blessings come your way

 and may you experience all that God has for you,

and may we all learn to enjoy each and every moment!