Was just perfect. We've been living so far away from any family for so long we have kind of gotten used to just being our own little family and really enjoyed our time together, making traditions and celebrating the reason for the season. The kiddos.
Just the girls.
And kinda bad pic, but the only family pic we have taken in a veeeery long time!
The damage. I never realized how passionate people are about their Christmas tree's until recently! Ours is always real, but the ornaments are just a mix of ones we've collected over the years. It's actually one of my favorite traditions, getting out the ornaments that have so much meaning and memories along with them. And I LOOOOVE the ones my children have started making the past couple years... Maybe someday we'll have two tree's, the 'department store' fakey tree that is perfectly beautiful and then the real, sentimental one. Oh and of course there are no ornaments on the bottom half due to our grabby little one year old.
Trying out new toys.
I found this on the easel the day after Christmas. I wish I could say I taught this to Breckyn but she actually learned it at school. December was generosity month and they learned all about it and practiced it all month long. I just LOVE LOVE her teacher and school. She is doing so well there.
Helping Daddy stoke the fire.
New Year's Eve. We put Ryder to bed on time and let the girls stay up all night. We watched tons of movies and ate the yummiest appetizers all night. I couldn't believe they had no problem staying up that late because they usually go to bed at 7:00!
Already starting her New Year's Resolutions! :)
Ky did get a little grumpy towards the end as you can see.
We do look forward to future holidays when we will live closer to family and can share fun times with them, but for now - I think we are doing okay. :)
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Christmas and New Year's at my house
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Erica, I had to change it because Kyle thought his family would be sad because it sounded like we don't need them. I guess I'm a little insensitive~!
Really...cause to me it sounded like you were okay with being here but can't wait to leave :)...so change it again LOL!
Anyway....LOVED your kids in their outfits. Mr. Ryder looked so daper! And hello you're smoking hot in the family picture. I know I've said this before but I'm so digging the shorter hair and highlights on you. One hot mama for sure!
Breckyn is such a smartie pants. I love that she remembered their little motto for the month and wrote it out.
the pic of Kyra with a grumpy face cracked both bret and I up...love that kyra :)
Glad you had a great Christmas and New years.
It looks like you guys had a really fun night, I love the pics! You are so cute pregnant. The last picture of Kyra is so funny
looks like the dunns know how to party! happy 2010:)
We've only had Christmas by ourselves twice, but we loved it! Lots less work on Santa having it at home! :)
You have such a beautiful family... BTW I love your girls dresses, so cute!
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