Here are some of my favorite Christmas pictures. They are not necessarily "good" pictures in the photographic sense, but represent something special to me.
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The kids and I did a lot of baking and we’ve eaten a lot of chocolate!
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Our church family went on a hayride through the Festival of Lights. Then we had a bonfire and sang Christmas carols.
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We had an unusual occurrence for our area. December snow!
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8 inches of snow!
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The world record tangle in my daughter’s hair! (This wasn’t so special, but I couldn’t resist posting.)
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Little one got her very own doll cradle.
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I love the excitement of Christmas morning!
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My craft-loving daughter shows off a gift.
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I haven’t seen much of my son since he opened this.
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We had a lovely Christmas dinner at my in-laws house. Not all the family was able to be there on Christmas Day but we will get to see almost everyone during the Christmas season.
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By Kristen H.
Looks like you had a great Christmas.
Blessings
Diane
I am glad that you all had a wonderful Christmas.
Blessings,
Dawn