the Hamilton family….tested out their skating abilities
and welcomed the return of our elf-on-the-shelf, Harry
the Hamilton family…went to a cookie exchange with Ava and Callie
and started watching tons of Christmas movies
the Hamilton family…enjoyed the ballet performances by the little and big girlies
the Hamilton family…visited with the real Santa Claus and sat right on his knee
the Hamilton family…tried its best at gingerbread houses
and an art class hand-made nativity
the Hamilton family…set to work decorating our lovely tree
the Hamilton family…celebrated with fun school parties
the Hamilton family…had a blast wearing to kindergarten their favorite jammies
the Hamilton family…enjoyed dinner plans and holiday parties
the Hamilton family…took in the Highland Park lights thanks to a carriage and two horsies
the Hamilton family…wrote out Xmas lists and prepared with milk and cookies
the Hamilton family…went to Christmas Eve mass,
then spent the evening with friends who feel like family
Now...how about that awesome version of "The 12 Days of Chrismas"!!! ;)
and not enough sleep danced through the elves' (mom and dad) heads,
at long last, Christmas morning had arrived.
It was just as all four of us had hoped for -
filled with excitement, love and thankfulness.
Alexis and Ryleigh embody the very definition of Christmas spirit right now…
and we hope they always will.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
