I’m not going to lie to you. I have had some difficult moments during these past few days getting ready for Christmas; moments of disbelief, moments of pain, moments of intense prayer.
I could go on and on with you about how much we wish James and Jake were celebrating their first Christmas with us this year, or how beautiful (and beautifully complicated) or family of six would have been in our Christmas photo.
But instead…I just want to remember the memories. The wonderful, specific memories of telling family our (beyond) exciting news that we were expecting twins. We waited until the holidays to tell everyone and it was totally worth the wait. The laughter, the tears, the amazement, it was all just so special.
I am grateful for those moments. Even though they bring me sadness, they also bring me joy.
And I love me some joy.
We have had some great times so far this holiday season. Ariel and Racecar LOVE Christmas, having children in the house just make things more magical, doesn’t it?
Last week was Racecar’s Christmas program, check him out in the middle singing:
And a beautiful scene at the program:
My two angels here on earth:
On Sunday we constructed our first Gingerbread house. I had never done one before. Thank goodness for kits. We had SO much fun!
Ariel drinking her hot cocoa, dressed and ready for some gingerbread house making!
This weekend we let the kids watch Elf for the first time. Needless to say, they loved it and we watched it three times in a 24 hour period. Also needless to say? That I fell asleep moments after this picture was taken.
And a trip to see Santa last night:
Whew. I’m wiped out just looking at these pictures.
Already, this season, we’ve had a great Christmas and the day hasn’t even arrived, yet.
I wish you all a memorable holiday, filled with JOY, LAUGHTER, HUGS and LOVE. Lots and lots of love.
Merry Christmas.
I love the pictures. Could those kids sing or what? They never fail to amaze me. Try to remember the magic of the season and the good memories. James and Jake are looking down with big smiles and love for you and your family. Merry, Merry Christmas Beth!!
I love the pictures. Could those kids sing or what? They never fail to amaze me. Try to remember the magic of the season and the good memories. James and Jake are looking down with big smiles and love for you and your family. Merry, Merry Christmas Beth!!
Sending hugs — you are doing great. Enjoy the season.
Sending hugs — you are doing great. Enjoy the season.
Merry Christmas, Beth. Sending you all some love.
-Amanda
Merry Christmas, Beth. Sending you all some love.
-Amanda
Thank you for sharing the pictures.
Your earthly angels are darling. I loved the picture of you cuddled up on the couch with them.
I know there will be mixed moments in these next few days, but I’ll be praying that the joyful ones shed light even when the painful ones bring darkness.
Praying for you! ((HUGS))
Thank you for sharing the pictures.
Your earthly angels are darling. I loved the picture of you cuddled up on the couch with them.
I know there will be mixed moments in these next few days, but I’ll be praying that the joyful ones shed light even when the painful ones bring darkness.
Praying for you! ((HUGS))
Merry Christmas Beth! May your house be filled with warmth and laughter. I’m sending you a big cyber hug right. this. very. second.
Merry Christmas Beth! May your house be filled with warmth and laughter. I’m sending you a big cyber hug right. this. very. second.
Merry Christmas, Fletchers! Have a great holiday and I’ll be thinking of you as we pass your way next Monday!
Merry Christmas, Fletchers! Have a great holiday and I’ll be thinking of you as we pass your way next Monday!
You guys have been busy! Love the gingerbread houses.
Merry Christmas to your family. May the spirit of peace fill your hearts.
You guys have been busy! Love the gingerbread houses.
Merry Christmas to your family. May the spirit of peace fill your hearts.
What a great post and sweet pictures. I just love the one with the kids sitting on you. And Ariel looks like she’s all decked out ready to play poker. That cracked me up! Thanks for sharing the love of your family with us. Wishing you a blessed Christmas and an extra measure of peace. Love you Beth!
What a great post and sweet pictures. I just love the one with the kids sitting on you. And Ariel looks like she’s all decked out ready to play poker. That cracked me up! Thanks for sharing the love of your family with us. Wishing you a blessed Christmas and an extra measure of peace. Love you Beth!
Merry, merry, merry Christmas, Beth. I hope Christmas lightens your heart and blesses your family. Thinking of you…
Merry, merry, merry Christmas, Beth. I hope Christmas lightens your heart and blesses your family. Thinking of you…
A VERY Merry Christmas to you Beth! I hope that you and your family are surrounded with love and joy.
A VERY Merry Christmas to you Beth! I hope that you and your family are surrounded with love and joy.
Those are 2 of the cutest angels I’ve ever seen!
Praying for your strength and comfort……….
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Those are 2 of the cutest angels I’ve ever seen!
Praying for your strength and comfort……….
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas!!
I love the pictures and especially the one of you on the couch with Ariel and Racecar. That’s a holiday to me!
Merry Christmas Beth!
I love the pictures and especially the one of you on the couch with Ariel and Racecar. That’s a holiday to me!
Merry Christmas Beth!
I am very impressed that your gingerbread house actually stands up like a house!! Ours did not turn out as well!
I am very impressed that your gingerbread house actually stands up like a house!! Ours did not turn out as well!
Merry Christmas, Beth!!!
The picture of your son singing is priceless. Love it.
Merry Christmas, Beth!!!
The picture of your son singing is priceless. Love it.
What a wonderful Christmas post!!! I loved all the pictures but my favorites are Racecar singing (OMG, RIDICULOUS!), Ariel & Racecar (your angels on earth), Ariel prepared for the gingerbread house (HILARIOUS!) and the picture of you on the couch with my kids.
So, what do you do with a gingerbread house after you make it? You eat it, right?
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
What a wonderful Christmas post!!! I loved all the pictures but my favorites are Racecar singing (OMG, RIDICULOUS!), Ariel & Racecar (your angels on earth), Ariel prepared for the gingerbread house (HILARIOUS!) and the picture of you on the couch with my kids.
So, what do you do with a gingerbread house after you make it? You eat it, right?
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Oh my goodness….the picture of the kids on the steps all dressed up and adorable, LOVE.IT!! And I love the one with the 3 of you all cozy together on the couch.
I wish you a Christmas filled with love, Beth. Merry, Merry Christmas to your whole family….love YOU
Oh my goodness….the picture of the kids on the steps all dressed up and adorable, LOVE.IT!! And I love the one with the 3 of you all cozy together on the couch.
I wish you a Christmas filled with love, Beth. Merry, Merry Christmas to your whole family….love YOU
that blanket looks cozy!! we’ve been doing a lot of blanket snuggling and cocoa around here!
merry christmas, beth!!
that blanket looks cozy!! we’ve been doing a lot of blanket snuggling and cocoa around here!
merry christmas, beth!!
Merry Christmas Beth. Take some time for you and your sweet angel babies. Remember them, hug them in your heart and cry — it’s a good thing to do.
Much love to you and yours.
Merry Christmas Beth. Take some time for you and your sweet angel babies. Remember them, hug them in your heart and cry — it’s a good thing to do.
Much love to you and yours.
The holidays are bittersweet for me this year, as well. It makes me hug the kids a little tighter…and their smiles mean so much! Your pictures are sooo cute! Merry Christmas, Beth!
The holidays are bittersweet for me this year, as well. It makes me hug the kids a little tighter…and their smiles mean so much! Your pictures are sooo cute! Merry Christmas, Beth!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Love the pictures
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Love the pictures
Happy Christmas Beth! Have a wonderful time with your family!
Happy Christmas Beth! Have a wonderful time with your family!
Merry Christmas from our home to yours!
Merry Christmas from our home to yours!
Merry Christmas Beth. Here’s hoping that 2009 brings you an abundance of blessings.
Merry Christmas Beth. Here’s hoping that 2009 brings you an abundance of blessings.
Thanks for sharing the true meaning of Christmas. Blessings for a wonderful celebration.
Thanks for sharing the true meaning of Christmas. Blessings for a wonderful celebration.