8 Months

Merry Christmas!

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The Holidays

Luke at 7 months old!

Every Year around this time I find myself wrapped up in the craze of the holidays, frantically trying to get out our Christmas cards, planning last minute dinners with friends in town, preparing for annual trips to Boston and Laguna and then at the end of the season, I am always sad it's over and wish I had spent more time relishing all the wonderful moments. Having a baby definitely doesn't help slow things down, but it does help put it all in perspective.

So as a reminder to myself when I am reflecting back after the New Year, this is what we've been up to...

Thanksgiving kicked off the holidays with my parents and sisters in town, and all staying at our house. It was the smallest Thanksgiving we've had in a long time, and there were many people missed from the table, but it was intimate and lovely. I spent black Friday looking at wedding dresses with my sisters (eeeek) and then went to Danville's annual lighting of the old oak tree, a tradition I have been wanting to be a part of since we moved here 5 years ago! They shut down the roads downtown and have lots of caroling, live music and fun activities and treats at all the different shops.

Christmas Carolers on Stage

Mom and I

Luke bundled up for the cold

B and I spent the following weekend in Boston for my annual company holiday party. We left the baby home with my amazing step mom who flew out for the long weekend to stay at our house and watch the munchkin. What a treat it was to get away for a few days, sleep in, and hang out with some great friends.

With the handsome hubs

Beautiful Ice Luge

Boston Science Museum

Last weekend I celebrated a dear friends 30th birthday in the city and then on Sunday had my 4th Annual Christmas Cookie Party. We had a great turnout this year with some wonderful friends and seriously tasty treats as you can see below. SUGAR HIGH!

We're gearing up for a trip down to Laguna next weekend for my family's annual Christmas party. We always have a blast and I know this year will be no exception as I can't wait to introduce Luke to everyone and share one of my most favorite days with my baby.

More updates to come, but I'll leave you with some runners up for our annual Christmas card - you'll understand why they didn't make the cut soon!