If anyone knows me, they know that I love all things Christmas. Growing up, that was my favorite time of the year and it still is to this day! My daddy would get so excited about Christmas, my mom would stuff our stockings full of cool things, daddy would record us opening all of our gifts (no joke--4 hours worth- at least!!). Christmas has always been a special time of year for me. Not because of the gifts, but because we get to rejoice in knowing that Christ was born to later die for our sins! Yes, FOR OUR SINS!! And I love spending time with my family.
Well, anyway, back to my point.
Every year, we would always put up the tree AFTER Thanksgiving--that's a shocker for those who have known me in the most recent years. I always said that when I'm either on my own, or married--whichever came first, I would put my tree up the FIRST weekend in November. I have done just that since Brady and I have been married.
Don't get me wrong, I love Thanksgiving. I love gathering together, giving thanks for the many blessings in my life and EATING! But....we've never had Thanksgiving here, and even if we did, my tree would still be up. Lol I just know how much I loved Christmas growing up and I want to pass on the tradition to Jayden.
Sooooo.....in October (yes, October) we had our Christmas pictures done. I love them. My boys look so handsome! I love that she captures the love that we share in pictures! Donna with Captivate Photography is my bestest friend, my Sis {in Christ} and my favorite photographer EVER! (If you visit the above link, you'll see my Bridal pic as her cover photo---yes, I'm bragging!) This year we didn't do the "normal Christmas colors" because Jayden's awesome Mia (my mom-in-love) bought him this adorable outfit and I just loved the colors! And the leaves changing and the beautiful pond in the background, well you'll just have to see for yourself! So, without further ado, here are a few of my favorites!
God Bless Each of you!!
P.S. HAPPY VETERANS DAY!! Thank you to all the men and women who have served to keep our country the Land of the FREE! Without your selflessness, we wouldn't be able to walk, talk and praise our God. Thank you so very much, your service never goes unnoticed.
Have a blessed week!
