Lola, our Elf on the Shelf, is still visiting our home 12 years later, and Quinn still takes pleasure in finding her.
Though this tradition is slowly fading as Quinn approaches her teenage years, it’s nice to have Lola around to spread Christmas cheer!
All the best,
Tanya
On the Fifth Day of Christmas, My Daughter Gave to Me…A Feeling of Gratitude for Having a Healthy, Happy Family!
Last year on this exact date, my little girl was very ill, so ill that she was hospitalized through Christmas Eve. It’s an experience I never want to endure again, so when she said, “I hope I don’t get sick like last year,” it made me think about how grateful I am for family and friends.
This year, over thirty close family members and friends came together for our annual holiday party, and we all had such a wonderful time playing games, eating food and tasty treats and simply enjoying each other’s company. My six year old had a blast as she navigated the room giggling and having big fun with her cousins.
Yes, it’s nice to get and give gifts, but the gift of health and happiness of me and my family and friends far surpasses anything I could ever receive. I truly am grateful that my daughter is well this year. Sometimes, we all get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, so I’m so glad my family and friends all took time to celebrate the holidays with us.
All the best,
Tanya
On the Sixth Day of Christmas, My Little Girl Gave to Me…Family Fun with Ugly Christmas Sweaters
“Mommy, Daddy, Grover and I are wearing Christmas sweaters. Mine has a gingerbread man and says, ‘Oh snap,'” my little girl told her Nana. We often have some type of theme for our outfits at our annual holiday party, but wearing “ugly” Christmas sweaters just might be a new family tradition of ours. My light-up Christmas tree sweater came from Macy’s (On sale with a 20% off coupon), my husband shirt and daughter’s sweaters came from Target, and Grover’s sweater is actually is a wine bottle sweater cover I found at Burlington Coat Factory for just three dollars, and it fit him perfectly.
I really enjoy having family fun time with both my husband and three year old (and Grover too) and know Quinn does too. Next time, I just need to find one that lights up for her just like her father’s and mine. Here’s to “ugly” Christmas sweaters and beautiful family moments!
All the best,
Tanya
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