Merry Christmas! (I know…I know. I’m finally catching up on the holidays! Whew!)

Our holidays were mighty merry this year, including a classic Santa visit, the local parade, the Burton family Thanksmas, Winter’s first dusting of snow, Claire’s precious preschool program, a beautiful Christmas Eve service, and a wonderful Christmas morning. Here are a few of our favorite pictures from the season:

The only damper on the fun was an 11pm trip to the pediatric ER on Christmas night. Cora had a high fever, erratic breathing, and periodic vomiting. She was diagnosed with a respiratory virus and sent home around 2am. Thankfully Nana Beth was here to take care of Claire while we were gone (and let us sleep in a bit the next groggy morning).

A week later we started a new tradition by hosting a New Year’s Afternoon Party that culminated in a 3pm countdown and balloon drop for loads of friends. It was a blast!

2017 was hectic. Lots of work…lots of commitments…lots of fun, too, but Adam and I slid into January feeling haggard. We’re praying for less stress and more joy in 2018! Happy New Year!