Christmas x7

Being a mom is like a second chance to enjoy the joys of being a child at Christmas. I got to experience all the festive things like baking cookies for Santa, making sure you are snug in bed before Santa comes, and awaking Christmas morning to find presents under the tree but all through the eyes of my sweet fascinated 34-month-old Sawyer. It's truly the best! He was obsessed with Christmas this year and the lucky kid got to celebrate SEVEN times, yes seven!

Our celebrations included....

1. Grandma Donnetta & Grandpa Derrick 

2. Aunt Cindy, Uncle Rob, and Cousin Kaiden with a fun trip to Silver Dollar City after with Hamra Enterprises.

3. Our family Christmas at home

4. Grandma Laurie, Grandpa Mike, Aunt Amie and Brian, and Aunt Rachel. 

5. John's Family at his Aunt Karen, Uncle Bob and Cousins Katie and Robbie

6. My dad's family in St. Louis at Aunt Julie, Uncle Scott an Cousins Meghan and Erin.

7. My mom's family in St. Louis at my Grandma Schmitz

Needless to say we are worn out but feeling blessed and loved. Sawyer woke up yesterday and asked, "Is it Christmas again mom?" Guess we will start the countdown.

See all our holiday pictures here: HOLIDAYS 2014

Here are a few of my favorites...