It’s been so long since I’ve posted any personal photos on the blog; I’ve been slacking on pulling out the camera to take candids of my family. I caught a few good ones during the holidays, although not as many as I would have liked. Below are a few of my favorites!
Lil’ Miss K (in the red sequin dress) singing her heart out at her preschool Christmas concert.Lil’ Miss K visiting her 94-year-old great-grandma. It’s a six hour round trip drive, but she is always a trooper and happy to see Grandma.Miss M, transfixed with watching her sister sing in the church Christmas program.Silly Miss M (almost 18 months old)!Lil’ Miss K showing off her powers in her Owlette costume (from PJ Mask).Christmas morning chaos.A beautiful sunset on Grand Lake in Oklahoma, where we celebrate Christmas with extended family.
This weekend we experienced both ends of the spectrum when it came to holiday parties – from the bar scene to church, and from the young to the old. Friday evening Jerod and I went to his work holiday party at Howl at the Moon Piano Bar. Bright and early Saturday morning we made the drive to his parents’ house to celebrate four Christmases. (Gift opening with immediate family, Christmas with Grandma, a Christmas concert, and a celebration with extended family.) Here are my favorite photos from each day.
You've gotta love the expression on the face of Jerod's coworker. I'm not sure if this was chance or if he saw me taking the photo, but it's perfect!Our sweet, yet ornery nephew Caleb was excited to open Christmas presents this year.Grandma Verle opens her pj's with a smile. After Jerod's Grandpa passed away last year, she's had to live in a nursing home.
This weekend was filled with Christmas preparations and activities. Friday evening we attended the University of Kansas Holiday Vespers concert with songs from the KU Symphony Orchestra and the KU Choirs. I spent some time at my parents’ house on Saturday where I was able to admire my all-time favorite holiday decoration: my mom’s Dickens Village. And Sunday evening Jerod and I finally made time to put up our own Christmas decorations with just one minor injury. What are your favorite holiday traditions or decorations?
The KU Orchestra and Choir perform "It's the Most Wonderful Time of Year."The Dickens Village collection.A pile of Christmas decorations awaits my creativity and my husband's skills.