Christmas Traditions

I love Christmas, but I think more for the traditions that go with it. Shawn and I have tried very hard to add lots of traditions to our holidays. I had the kids name them off to me this year, and they remembered each one! They start with the Tree. We go to the same small farm every year. And every year we choose a special ornament that shows what was most memorable about our year. This ornament goes right in the center of the front of the tee. We then have with Christmas Eve with Shawn's family. The favorite part for them is sprinkling the reindeer food on the lawn with Grandpa Don. After everyone leaves, they get to open one present before bed. Each year, its PJ's. Even though they know, its still so exciting for them.
Christmas Morning brings presents, but also Grandpa George & Moona, and the Uncles. Followed by a lazy Christmas Day. On the 26th, it's off to Memere's for Uncle Patricks birthday party. Where they get to play with cousins Alyssa, Jillian, Jason and Lindsay.
Seeing Christmas through their eyes is what this season is all about. Spending time with our families the most rewarding thing for Shawn and I at the end of a hard worked, hard fought year.
I've attached pictures of cookie making and our tree...and this year's special ornament. A dog's version of baby's first Christmas ;)