After the traditional "picture in their jammies in front of the tree" we started (as always) with their stockings.
Each year Santa leaves the girls one gift of his choosing. No letters are written. No sitting on his lap to give the request.
Nope, we kick it old school around here!
Last year we began using the poem "something you want, something you need, something you hope for, something to read" as shared with me by my friend Jannine from A Jar Full of Kitty Beans. It is such a lovely way to keep Christmas beautifully simple. This year the gifts we chose for the girls came from Magic Cabin and Bella Luna Toys. Two companies that (along with Nova Natural) are always a part of our family celebrations. Not only are these fabulous high quality classic toys but we also get to support some wonderful local small businesses too!
Something to wear
Something to read,
Something you want,
Something you need.
Not that we have any snow yet to use them in.
It was such a lovely Christmas morning! Full of laughter, love and joy. It's always such a special day of reconnecting as a family after being without Dave for the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. So happy to have all four of us under the same roof on a weekend morning after many weekend "girls only" mornings. We hope that each of you had a most wonderful Christmas morning too!
How lovely to see photos of your daughters opening and playing with their Ostheimer wooden figures and Tree Branch Blocks from Bella Luna Toys! I shared your photos with my "shipping fairies." We have fun while packing and shipping, imagining the children who will open these special toys on Christmas morning, but seeing actual photos and their smiles is truly heartwarming for us. Thank you, Shel!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, you are very welcome! We are so thrilled to be making Bella Luna Toys part of our world and family celebrations! We are so thrilled to have been able to start our collection of Ostheimer figures this Christmas! They are simply fabulous and will be cherished for years to come. It was such a joy to see the looks on Grace and Emma's faces as they opened their gifts. The picture of Grace looking at her unicorn for the first time is truly one of pure joy and one of my faves! She was over the moon to recieve such a lovely surprise! Thanks to you and your "shipping fairies" for making our holiday even more special! xo
ReplyDeleteThey look truly joyful...what a wonderful memory:))) Merry Christmas! ( a little late, sorry)
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