And a Merry Christmas was had by all...

Christmas has come and gone, and a very merry Christmas it was! We are blessed with an abundance of family to celebrate the joyous season. Our Christmas festivities began on Sunday, December 20th and proceeded all week until the 26th. Grandparents, cousins, nieces and nephews. Aunts, Uncles and great grandparents too. Our week was a constant reminder of the importance of family, fun and laughter.

It was a wonderfully busy week. New memories were created and possibly new traditions were discovered. A few of my favorite joys are listed below:

The joy of watching Elliana dress up as a princess and twirl in circles while she says "Ana (what she calls herself) princess! Ana pretty!"

The joy of watching Elliana start tearing off her clothing in anticipation of putting on her new "tree-bah bah dress" (Tinkerbell) and Princess Belle shoes.

The joy of watching Elliana marvel at her new presents and dance with excitement.

The joy of watching Elliana's excitement as she set out cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas Eve.

The joy of watching Elliana vaccuum alongside Mommy and getting so excited that her vaccuum was actually picking up things!

The joy of watching Elliana and her cousins ignore the toys around them and find fascination with a box instead.

I love my family and am grateful for the abundance of family this holiday season.