My 12 Christmas Wonders

This year I had some pretty great things happen for Christmas

One blooming Tea plant.  My mom got this plant on her honeymoon over 30 years ago, and it has never bloomed.  She gave me a start years ago and it has bloomed for the first time, it is the weirdest thing.

Two new tiny hands.  Baby Beckett was born!  He is so sweet I can't hardly stand it.  I love him too much already.  Allison had a "photo shoot" with him, and got some really cute pictures.  The best one is coming in his birth announcement, so stay tuned! But here are a couple of cute ones.

Three home made Christmas ornaments.  Allison

Had this craft for the kids to do while she was here.  They made these cute ornaments on tiny canvases and their hand prints as the snow men.  The kids loved it and they will be fun to look at every year!

Four healthy children.  This Christmas my kids were all well!  No throwing up or poop stories, I know I can hear the collective sighs of disappointment.

Five Home Depot runs.  Allison also came with a project for us to do.  We made these cool little necklaces made out of washers, they were fun to do and kept me busy even after she left.

Six cross-stitch stockings.  Two years ago I started cross-stitching a stocking for everyone in my family.  I got every ones done last year, but mine, and then Beckett came into the picture.  I finish both just before Christmas!

Seven days with my mom.  My mom was able to come and stay with me for a week after Beckett was born.  I never realized how lucky I was to have such a wonderful, helpful mom after I have my babies.  I was talking to a friend the other day and she has to do everything for her self.  Her mom doesn't make meals, do laundry, take care of her other kids, or stay up with the baby so she can sleep.  My mom does all that and more.  I am so blessed to have such a great mom!  Since I am done having kids I will have to come up with some other way to make my mom stay with me for a week.

Eight batches of Toffee.  Allison and I ended up making tons of Toffee to give to all of Jason's employees, and we ate just a little ourselves.  Okay, we really ate a lot don't tell Allison I told you!  We also made some Carmel's I don't want to talk about what happened to those.

Nine people for Christmas.  We had my family of six and my brother Ivan came with his daughter Paisley and my mom came too, nine of us.  We made the best of our small group.  We ate, played games, and watched movies.  Paisley hates having her picture taken so this picture is a keeper.  Beckett is dressed as Santa, and the other three are in their Christmas PJ's.  We may be in a small house but they all squished in and we had a good Christmas!

Ten days with my awesome sister.  Thank you Aaron for making that possible!I had so much fun with her. It was good to have someone to get me out of the house. I haven't gone shopping with anyone in months!  It definitely helped with the baby blues.  I love you Alli! You are the best sister ever!!

Eleven years of marriage.  Marwage is what bwrings us togever today (sorry I love Princess Brides). Yesterday Jason and I celebrated eleven year together.  This year had been really tough for the both of us.  Lots of change.  We have been really blessed though because it has made Jason and I depend more on each other, and we have grown closer.  I am married to my best friend, cliche as it may sound.  Someone who I can tell anything to and share everything with.  He is so patient and understanding.  He is the best father to our four kids.  He gives them each just what they need.  I am often reminded how lucky I am to have such a great partner.  There are times when I want to strangle him, but I always know I would rather have my worst day with him then my best without him.  I would follow him anywhere, I trust him with everything he is my all!  I love you babycakes, here is to forever!

Twelve months 'til next time.  I don't know about you, but this year I am happy to say adios to the season.  It was way to crazy this year for me.  I am looking forward to next year already, and all that it has in store for us.  I wish you and yours a Happy New Year!