It's the most wonderful time of the year

 

Happy 3rd birthday Noah 😇

Noah loves his tractor

Christmas morning 2024

Sleeping beauties 😁

We went to put a wreath on Mommaw Nancy's grave. 
Words don't describe how much we miss her!

Another coffee mug 😉

Noah loves the Grinch (despite his face)

Christmas movie season

My beautiful storefront

Sweet Noah 

I have a thing for coffee mugs

    Another year is coming to a close and we have filled every day in December with Christmas magic. I always spend the month of December reflecting on the year and thinking of goals to set for the upcoming year. I get a little anxious about the holidays and the new year approaching because I think of the people who have lost loved ones around the holidays and the unknown of the new year coming. It just makes me anxious, and so grateful all at the same time. 

    Noah was fun this Christmas. He got a battery powered (24v) tractor and he didn't care what else there was after he saw that! It has a remote control, so Garrett can control it since Noah doesn't pay attention where he's going and runs into everything. I love just to sit back and watch the kids open their presents and how they get so excited about each thing no matter what it is. I, of course, love the food of Christmas too. I'm just here for the food and the kids. 

    Noah turned 3, three days after Christmas. We try to do experiences for his birthday since it's so close to Christmas. This year we went to Chuck E. Cheese and Texas Roadhouse. He loved them both. I still can't believe he's 3. Time goes by so fast! 

    I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed spending time with your families. I hope that 2025 is prosperous and your best year yet. I look forward to what is in store and will be spending Tuesday writing out my goals and ambitions. As always, I love you and I'm cheering for you.

Wishing you sunny skies and green pastures,

McKession

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