Clinging all the more to the Christ in CHRISTmas what with deaths, mishaps, accidents, surgeries happening to those close to us.

Nothing is taken for granted… So we drink in the moments and the breaths that He chooses to give us.

The holidays seen through the eyes of a child is magical — the awe, wonder and anticipation. :)

Sat on Santa’s lap quite a few times this year. No fear but got a tad shy or tongue-tied upon close encounter. ;P

Elf (with glowing red finger?) sighting!

Shootin’ amongst the Christmas trees.

The time we went to packet pick-up for Mommy’s big December race and got a flat tire… Testing out race swag while waiting for Daddy to rescue us. :) Bumps in the road don’t phase this one.

Post-race sweaty smiles. 3 Olympians and an elite. Which one of these does not belong? ;P Humbled and honored to get to train regularly with two of them!

Auntie Glo invited us to join them for her “Special Friends” dinner at Prestonwood. We were inspired to hear Marlana Vanhoose, a blind singer, perform.

Missed Uncles Jong and Dan — both out of the country.

Play dates never go on break. :)

Cool community coloring board at Blue House Too gallery.

Clowns are okay in your book now?

Pretty much alternated between a Santa and elf shirt all month long to get maximum wear time. Won’t fit next year for sure!

Mommy, KYLO REN!!! So? :D

School part-ay!

Christmas Eve service at WM Dallas. Missed you!

Eve dinner at Ah-Gong and Ah-Ma’s. Saw cousin Micah and was actually able to play with him this time…

First gingerbread house.

The Christmas Day {whole lotta Batman} loot! What a blessed kid.

Off to Houston for a little road trip.

From our family to yours:

Shoutout to photog Jessica Delynn. What a fun session with you and your hubs – thank you for putting up with our silliness!

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