T'was the night before Christmas...

And the night we've been waiting for.  We started it with cuddles, cookies for Santa and gingerbread houses.  We finished it with a gorgeous candlelight service, Christmas eve dinner and gifts at our house with Grandma and Grandpa and the Parks.  We cooked and danced and laughed and put out cookies for Santa after listening to the annual reading of T'was the night before Christmas.  This perfectly long day full of so many traditions and so much build up and excitement brings me such joy as I could my blessings.  I couldn't be more grateful and my heart couldn't be more full.  Thank you girls for making this truly the most wonderful time of the year.  Seeing all of the wonder through your eyes and while holding your hands is truly magical!

 Mollie cheffing the kids bruschetta, while Dad works on the adults oysters.

 GIFTS!

 And of course, the annual visit from the adults future dinner... the lobster.