So next year I have I have decided to do a format of the “monthly moment” on my blog. I have decided I when I look back at life - I don’t want see just the glut of random photos and hap-hazard thoughts. Of COURSE the big days are worth remembering and photographing… but what I will forget are the saying of the kids, the moments of learning and sharing and growth. Those quotes, those breaths. So that is the plan… one random moment a month.. with or without photo… that I never want to forget. But for now - here is the last month in a vomity kind of way. 'Cause December kinda does that... spews joy and beauty everywhere in a way that makes me think, "Should I clean this mess up or wallow in it?"
Awe... Christmas lights. The perfect example of how Jarod and I's families differ. Stafford can't find their lights and the Wilhlems have theirs labeled perfectly "warm/cool" white lights - with designated, reels, boxes, hooks, and arrangements - even when a two year old helps put them up.
The weather was confusing.
The guys have more friends than they can shake an ornament at.
True elves.
And decorating elves.
And sheep farmers.
And tree farmers. And cutters.
They all came out of the woodwork for a little Sunday afternoon decorating -
right in the middle of studying for finals.
We must be doing something right.
Ok. So I think I found my Christmas meal.
Ginger sesame chicken, glazed sweet potatoes, garlic green beans, rice (&bread),
as well as Nutella cheesecake. EVERYONE was happy.
And let me tell you - that does NOT happen every day.
Randy successfully aged Jarod a decade in one year. Seriously.
"Happy 43rd birthday honey."
See all that coffee floating around?
That makes for a good company party.
These lovely smiles helped too!
So blessed to have these ladies in our lives.
And this guy.
With that hat.
Makes my Christmas.
And Katie made our son's.
I hate nerf guns.
Here are the 4 additions to the Bethesda family.
And the founder got into the British flour game.
Lucy got a lamb leash for Christmas.
The Grinch Play... it was a bit much - but these kids pulled it off so WELL.
And in case we didn't have a three ring circus going on... the children have taken up loom weaving.
In fact they are home sick - weaving right now in the living room.
... taking a break from their poker game.
That's how we do the month of Christmas - before a week in the mountains.
I'm sure I will have a moment to share from there :).
