December Dailies: Day 28

Today we got your second ever haircut. Second-ever is a testament to how much we hate to see you unhappy or uncomfortable. You did awesome -

AND the original kids cut salon we took you to had closed, so we were forced to try a new place AND it just so happened that the same girl who first cut your hair now works at this new place. Ciara is rad and a true kids cut progressional. You didn't cry once until she wanted to style your hair in a dinosaur spike, but I can't blame ya there. And then you got to ride on a horse. Pretty perfect little Saturday. 

December Dailies: Day 27

While the Christmas Cabin was so much fun, I've got to admit, it's sure nice to be back home in our own house. We're slowly packing up Xmas for storage until next year, cleaning and of course playing with our new Xmas presents!!! 

We got daddy a new cold-air-intake for his truck and it was pretty dang cute watching you two put it together today. 

We also pulled out a new fun treasure hunt game that I picked up at the last minute, and thankfully you loved it!! You're quite the card shark fella, it was pretty cute. You love crawling on the floor and playing games, and I don't mind it either. 

December Dailies: Day 26

Cuddling with Sawyer last night, in absolute heaven, no clue what drove me to be covered in hives, but it was not fun. Not fun at all. Thankfully my babe was extra cuddly. Thanks bud. 

December Dailies: Day 25

There is so much I could say about today. I am overwhelmed with love and joy and blessings I can't begin to put it into words. 

Family. 

This one photo sums up how insanely, incredibly happy I am today. In our Christmas cabin. 

Christmas stories

Setting: Xmas eve morning, Sawyer crawls into bed with Grandma and all 4 dogs. Talking about the impending Santa visit...

Grandma: "Sawyer, but what about Jesus?"

(Loooooong pause)

Saywer: "ok, let's talk about tractors. All of my tractors". 

December Dailies: Day 24

It's Xmas eve. 

Has there ever been a more magical day than today? No. 

Today we woke up in our Mt Hood Xmas cabin, we had an amazing family breakfast compliments of chef Grandpa, and then we packed up our warmest hipster flannels and headed to find the perfect snow for sledding!!! Thanks GOD for a white Xmas!! Maybe my first ever, I don't know. I love this place and so does everyone else. 

Today you went tubing for the first time and we learned a few things:

1. You have no fear. This sledding ramp was seriously steep and you didn't for a second hesitate to hike up the mountain to tube down. Curious. Fearless. Courageous. 

2. You love your family. This has never been a question, but today proved we are absolutely your people and this warms my heart like no other. 

3. You might be a professional ice skater some day. 

December Dailies: Day 23

Today we packed up our entire house and family and hit the road for our very first Christmas cabin. We'll be here for the week and we've been excited for this week for months!!!

You couldn't stop talking about "going to the mountain" in the big truck with daddy and mommy and Alice and Betty and grandma and grandpa and uncle cam and gizmo and Chloe. This is going to be unforgettable. Welcome home, family. 

December Dailies: Day 22

Family movie night makes me soooo happy. 

Heart: Full

I cannot put into words how insanely happy this makes me.
Dinner's in the oven.
Puppies running around like crazies.
Birdy blasting (latest obsession).
Warm house.
Xmas decorations shouting holiday cheer.
Beautiful tree dressed in years of beautiful memories.
Presents to wrap.
Laundry to do.
House is a hot mess. My hot mess.

This is a beautiful life and I am so, so thankful to live it.
Thanks to God for this blessing. I don't know how I ever got so lucky.
xo

December Dailies: Day 21

You. 

December Dailies: Day 20

It's all about these right now. Highly unlikely they'll hit mailboxes before Christmas. OH WELL

December Dailies: Day 19

I miss this tiny little baby. 

December Dailies: Day 18

You've got quite the imagination, kiddo. Apparently your memories of our fun Polar Express ride are a bit different than ours. Here's a note from your teacher:

December Dailies: Day 17

You adore your daddy and obviously want to be just like him. You mimic his every move, it's pretty darn cute.

December Dailies: Day 16

You are so deep in the holiday spirit, you've replaced "Thank you" with "Merry Christmas"!

You've almost even got your daddy in the mood for holiday cheer. You spend Mondays with your daddy and I think it's just adorable the special time you two share these Mondays.