Christmas in Wisconsin

It has been six whole years since I have been home for Christmas! I can't even believe it. Sadly, it was not white, but it wasn't bitter cold either. I did, however, come down with my sixth breast infection the night before Christmas Eve, but we got right on it and called in some antibiotics. Anyways, we had a really great holiday. We spent Christmas Eve with my family. We shot skeet, ate some incredibly delicious food, opened presents, and finished off the evening with a little "Christmas Vacation." In my mind, it was the perfect day.

On Christmas morning we opened presents at home, and my parents popped in for a few minutes. After nap time we went back to my parents to enjoy some leftovers. We had prime rib three times that week! It doesn't get better than that.

Quinn opened presents like a pro! This was the first holiday he knew what was going on and it was so much fun. A couple days after Christmas he was still asking for more presents. Knowing how much he already loves birthdays, or as he says, "happy day," his birthday will be so much fun!

I just feel so blessed to be home for Christmas. I know Christian was missing all of his family's traditions, but I think it was finally my turn (six years in the waiting). More than presents, the Christmas season is ultimately a celebration of Jesus Christ and His life and sacrifice so we can repent of our sins in order to return to our Father in Heaven. I am SO grateful I have been sealed to my little family for time and all eternity because I think they are pretty great, and I want them with me forever.

He's figured out presents, but Santa Claus...not so much