traditions...

MORDORSKI CHRISTMAS

for the past few years it has been a tradition to get together with our friends, the mordorski family, to celebrate christmas on thanksgiving weekend. This year was even more special because we were able to celebrate and welcome Baby Hattie.

 bobby and hattie (isn't her flower adorable...don't you agree, paul?)

 owen, livia, hattie, and sophia

 all the girls

 trying to get a "nice" picture in front of the tree

 this is what is "normal" in our house...

 laurie put together a fun santa jar craft for the kids

 gift giving...crafts are always a hit in our house! 

 we put together a "themed" present...would you expect less from the withers family?

 love that smile!

 

a picture with the whole gang! thanks for a wonderful afternoon, mordorksi family!

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A CUP OF CHRISTMAS TEA

for the past 5 years my mom and i have been attending "the cup of christmas tea" event at the jorgenson hotel in town. For the past 4 years, my birth mother, Leonice has also joined us. Last year was Livia's first tea, and now this year Sophia graduated to tea status. We had a memorable afternoon! The girls and my mom all won a drawing (there were only 4 prizes, so you can imagine our surprise!). 

 my moms

it was another fun tradition that i hope can continue for years to come!