It was delightful to experience the Christmas season with Wes as a two-year-old. He was all about Santa, Frosty, Rudolph (requesting we sing this every night before bed), Jingle Bells, and baby Jesus- of course!
Wesley helps adorn the tree...I have a similar picture of me around this age kissing an ornament, it's one of my earliest memories of Christmas.
The Monday after Thanksgiving the Gough grandkids visit Santa and Wes was nothing but smiles!
Who can resist these classic reflection photos...this was at your house with your gorgeous tree. I was definitely in awe of all the ornaments...memories created and captured and displayed every year. I hope we can do that too and will enjoy our slightly sparser tree with the anticipation of coming years spent with our family.
Wes models a few gifts made by the talented Aunt Rebekah.
Wes and Miles snuggle at the Evan's Family Christmas celebration, and below a lively picture of you and your SEVEN grandchildren.
Your Gough daughters.
Jeff, Jenny and Wesley's Christmas Eve breakfast. I was loving that I had some frozen cinnamon rolls left over from a big batch made back in August {where I used almond extract instead of maple.}
Wes enjoying a Kipper book Santa brought him. How could he have possibly known how much Wes loves this pup?
Christmas day was spent together {including my parents} and all those precious little ones! We feasted on beef tenderloin and standing rib roast and a ton of other yummy treats.
Don't ask.
Then all of us spent the night! I was gearing up for a long sleepless night with all of those kiddos under one roof but I'm happy to report that we 3 were snug in our bed all night and didn't notice a peep out of anyone else, that was a HUGE gift in itself. (I'm not sure how the rest faired.) And the following morning was filled with almond bread, laughter, gifts, and a few tears sprinkled in for good measure.
What a joy and a privilege to spend this season with those we love. Thanks be to God for the gift of one another and for the gift of His Son.
**We didn't get around to a Christmas card this year so if you're reading this, consider it as a consolation prize. I promise next year I'm going to make it happen!**
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