*good boys*
*no room to spare*
*big sky at the Christmas farm*
*it’s a tree, but it’s way too wee*
*riding on the tree sled*
*Ethan cut down the tree*
*is he really old enough for this?!*
*Papa, teasing*
*the best tree ever!*
*memories*
*it was cold outside, but nice and sunny*
*another Christmas together*
*with little ones at our feet who need us*
*joy*
*happy chaos*
*kitchen chairs are so useful*
*baby under the weather*
*their favorite branch*
*Caleb, hard at work making the tree beautiful*
*Cat, you must admire the tree*
*hi*
*Jesus warms my heart*
*oink*oink*
*Grace even decorated the family pets*
*pretty*
*love*
*her mama’s big doll baby*
*a quick family photo after church*
Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind;
Teach us to be patient and always to be kind.
~ Helen Steiner Rice
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I’m sorry that little Sarah is under the weather, but other than that, this is a most positive, heart warming post, and it made me cry. So poignant, so tender, so full of family memories. God bless you, Shanda, and your sweet family.
So exciting that you get to go cut the tree down!! What a beautiful day, picking out the tree and bringing it home. Hope Sarah feels better, she is cute as can be in that darling red dress. You are very cute too in both your outfits…you have a great fashion sense and look wonderful in what you pick out Shanda! Love seeing all the family in these photos. Wonderful Christmas time! Our tree was cut down in Oregon and brought fresh a day later courtesy of Costco Smells wonderful!
Looks like fun!!
So beautiful!!!! Love Sarah in her Xmas dress:) the fam pic turned out so nice!
Such wonderful memories you are making! Your family is growing so…..love the family photo!!! Sarah is ESPECIALLY a cutie in her dress, tights and black shoes.
A great family outing and all those helpers decorating the tree! What a fun day! Hope Sarah feels better soon.
Shanda, All the pictures came out perfect! Loved Sarah’s little pink hat. That is sooo adorable! And the one in front of the tree with her little Christmas dress on. Too cute!! Are you baking cookies this year? I decided this year I would only bake one or two cookies. One new recipe and one old favorite. Less stressful and more fun. Of course the kiddos are begging me to make my Cinnamon Bread that we hand out to our neighbors. They love it! Wish I could send you a loaf or two to gobble up~LMerry Christmas~ Cinnamon
Thinking of you often as I go through my own busy days. Praying that the joy will outshine the heaviness, and that God will redeem the shadows.I loved these pictures!!Sarah
Great photos and memories. Blessings on your week.
Mmmmmm! Yum! I can smell your tree!
Love the last shot with your beautiful family.The tree looks lovely! Happy Christmas memory making. =)
fun memories~ & sweet shot of you all!!
Hugs Shanda. Your tree looks lovely. The question being…do you go through and spread the ornaments out when the kids are done? We had a few branches that looked like that, but my husband fixed them. They are so anxious in their joy. I hope that Sarah feels better today.
I had a smile on my face all the way through these pictures. Thank you for sharing them. 🙂
aww! this is so great! love the sequence of tree farm pics. and your kids decorating the tree; so sweet!
Very sweet! Love all the ornaments bunched on one branch…brought back memories. 🙂 Your family is just beautiful!
Very nice was fun to “watch” you guys cut and decorate your tree! Pictures as always are warm and enjoyable!
I’m glad your little one found that they are still making Christmas trees out of wood!! 🙂 That was sooo cute. ;DWhat a great day together….and I love their “Favorite Branch” on the tree. LOL. I must know where you found the skirt your wearing in the last picture….it looks soooo comfy! 🙂
I love the way you have captured what will some day be precious memories. The photo in the car is great, I like the anticipation on their faces!
Such a beautiful family! Great shot of you guys!
i love their “favorite branch” 🙂 i love the reality you have posted. awesome.merry Christmas
a great family picture ~ love the tree ~ 🙂
Great great post!!!! Is Jacob actually taller than Rich? How can that be?! It seems like JUST yesterday… I love your church outft with the ruffled chirt and matching skirt it looks equally comfy and cool! The picture that made me laugh the most was the favored branch drooping with the weight of all the ornaments..hilarious!