Christmas 2025

 Christmas Day 2025

Christmas Day 2025

I don't think I will be ready for when the famous "stair picture " is a thing of our past. 

It is different but the excitement and anticipation is still so special on Christmas morning. 

This gift, from Rennee, was just one of the many wonderful gifts I received but the only one I took a picture of. Rennee was in Buffalo with her family so I wanted to let her know how much I loved the gift!

Katelyn bought me stuff to organize my bathroom and she organized it for me, such a great gift. Katelyn's love language is definitely acts of service and I appreciate the gift so much!  

Connor bought me a spa gift card so I look forward to using that!

Maggie put together a very thought out basket for me with things she knew I would love like cozy socks and a new case for my iPad. 

Ben got me a water bottle because he knows how much I love a new water bottle!  It will be perfect for work!

This man makes me laugh like no other!  He wrapped my gifts in leftover paper that had come off gifts that were unwrapped. Hilarious!  He got me some local made gifts like a NH sweatshirt that I love. 

Ben found the pickle present!  More laughs as three of the gifts ran and crawled around the tree trying to find it. Maggie decided it wasn't worth the chaos. 

We then went to nana and Pa's house where we were blessed to spend a wonderful afternoon. 

I can't express how grateful I am to have such wonderful in-laws and grandparents for my children. 

Uncle Drew and his toe stories both made us laugh hysterically and be so grossed out!

"I knew mom would take pictures when she saw all four of us sitting on the couch."  Yep, I won't miss that picture for anything because it's one of my favorite things to see!

As we sat watching a movie tonight we had an unexpected visitor. Olaf (Joey Algeo) can by to say hi!!!

As I get ready for bed tonight I can't help but feel overwhelmed by such love and happiness and over how incredibly blessed I am!

Holly Jolly Journey

Holly Jolly Journey 

December 9th, 2025

 My mom and her good friend Karen came down to visit Holly Jolly Journey and invited me along. 

I asked if Neala could join and they said they would love that!

The four of us went and walked through the magical lights  

We stopped along the way to take a few pictures. 

The pictures could not begin to capture the magic though!

Spending time with friends and family is the best part of the Christmas season. 

We had some laughs trying to get cool pictures. 

Such a wonderful night!  I think we all loved it and will definitely go back next year!

Christmas card fun 2025

 This guy definitely stole the show this year when trying to get some pictures for our annual Christmas card.  The laughs and shenanigans made for a fun adventure!

Brady wanted the treats and to eat the hat. Getting him to stand still for a brief moment proved to be a difficult task. 

Being all together doesn't happen that often anymore so any time all of us are home at once is such a blessing. 

Brady was not looking but that's ok!  These three pictures were on our Christmas card this year and I think it was a pretty perfect card!

Onset Part 2

We absolutely love spending time with Nana and Pa, it's such special time and I'm so thankful for the opportunity. 

Brandy, Joe and Hayden joined us for a couple of days and it was so much fun!

 

14 years in Onset

This is our 14th summer going to Onset. 

When we started going we were a family of 5,

Then we grew to a family of 6. 

We are still a family of

Six but since two of the kids are all grown up there was only four of

Us down in onset this year. 

It is

Crazy, on the pier there was a Vermont Tech van!

I sure love going here and spending time with family'. I just need to take more pictures!