Our Christmas was so much fun this year! It was the second year for Solomon but the first that he actually cared about what was going on. Opening gifts are one of his favorite things now, and it was so much fun to enjoy Christmas morning with him. We got home from my grandma's on Christmas eve and helped Santa set up everything for our little man. We decided to do three gifts from Santa.... something he needs, something he wants, and something to read. I thought this would be a fun way for our kidos to get three new surprises but also keep up with this tradition and not go overboard. Daddy and Momma also bought one gift and wrapped it for under the tree. 

NEED // table and chairs  WANT //dog (we also used the puppy Gigi bought Solomon as an extra prop!)  

READ // Little Blue Truck, leads the way 

His stocking was also full of squishies and oranges!

Making Christmas morning breakfast is one of my favorite things!

I really look forward to it, hanging out in our PJs and enjoying some food with my mom.

The excitement for my new camera made Solomon equally excited! haha, it was so cute!!! Then he started to cry when I wouldn't let him play with it. So, Peter opened his new sweater that I bought him and tried to act as excited as he could so Solomon would want it. Didn't work that well... but it was a funny moment! 

the best gift of all.... bubble wrap! ;) 

Hope you all had a wonderful christmas & happy new year!!!

weekly three.

 Merry Christmas weekend!!! It's here! I hope your week has been truly wonderful, and not too crazy as you get everything ready for the big day. I'm trying my best to rest as much as possible and stay healthy. I always get really sick in December and (knock on wood) I think I might be in the clear this year! Anyways, I hope you have a beautiful weekend with family and friends celebrating the most wonderful time of the year! It's my favorite since it always makes my heart so thankful for that baby boy that was born for my sins. So, so thankful!!! 

We checked out Lowes Food in Greer and loved it! The actual groceries aren't out of this world but shopping while sipping on a beer and eating this amazing sandwich was nice! They also roast coffee beans of your choice for you while your checking out the store. Very nice!!!

Cozy cup of hot tea while enjoying the twinkle lights & Netflix with my guy!

Spending some of our day at the park with daddy yesterday was such a treat!!! I've enjoyed showing Peter little bits of our week while he's been off, I know Solomon and I will both have withdrawals once he goes back to work! 

our christmas photos.

My mom was kind enough to take some photos for us in our back yard for our Christmas card! We have taken the photos in are back hard for the past three years and I love seeing how they have evolved. Peter & I, then our first family of three photos and now we are chasing after a toddler trying to get one great shot. It's fun to look back at all of them and I really love how this year turned out!

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas, full of hugs and some kisses, too!

lately littles.

Littles are one of my favorite posts, and since it's been way too long, I thought I'd share some of the little thoughts spinning around in my head today. It has been a busy season, like all Christmas seasons, and I'd like to remember some of the little things that didn't have anything to do with December at all. Just the normal, everyday, little things that I hold dear......

one // moments when I realize how much I look forward to that slow time every day, when I get to rock and snuggle a sweet boy as he falls asleep drinking his milk. I'm not sure how much longer this breastfeeding journey will be for us, but I do know how badly I'll miss it when it's gone

two // during a date night last week, we were excited to sit at the bar for dinner since we never get to do that these days. I remember so many of our dates being at a bar top and watching the cocktails being mixed and enjoying simple conversation with my guy, but then we couldn't find room at a busy bar so we ended up at a table. I then realized I don't really care where I'm sitting, as long as it's across from my handsome husband 

three // I recently noticed Solomon's eyes were almost brown, really deep in color and hardly any blue or green which isn't normal, but I also noticed that he was wearing a brown shirt. sure enough, once his shirt was changed to a grey, the green was back... I kind of love that about his eye color, always adapting to what he's wearing like mine do

four // while Peter is off this week, I'm looking forward to some slower mornings in bed while Solomon hangs out with daddy downstairs, like yesterday morning; but hearing him stand at the bottom of the stairs and scream MOMMAAA, made me laugh! Peter brought him back upstairs to see me and as he was leaving, he asked if he wanted to go back down, which usually makes him crawl off the bed as fast as he can.... but instead, he put his head on my chest and then kissed my cheek, I almost burst 

Christmas Card // 2016

Christmas cards are one of my favorite things about December!! I was also excited to work with a new Etsy shop this year. Salsa L Design was so great to work with and her designs were so beautiful. Simple but still trendy, exactly what I'm looking for with a design for a Christmas card. Piling up on the couch to stuff the envelopes and send out our huge stack of cards during nap time last week was such a sweet time. I had some music playing and as I read each family on the envelope, I felt so much thankfulness for the people God has put in our life. We truly are so blessed! 

Also, these envelopes were such a BIG time saver! My tongue was also very happy ;) 

Make sure to check out Salsa L Design!!