Mired in a Mess of 277 Photos & 7 Trees

Why do we do it to ourselves? Why do we make it so dang hard? It's JUST another day. It's a day we should focus on the birth of Christ and enjoy our families. But, each and every year, we over do it and stress ouselves out. Our kids will enjoy themselves no matter whether they get that toy they had to have, or not, everyone will get more than enough food in their bellies, and families will join together amidst all the trimmings. Why do we do it? This is why I did. A photo essay of Christmas Eve...

Lots of giggles...



Lots of eating (even new foods)...

Lots of Christmas decorations, new and old...

Lots of unbridled joy...

Lots of family time...

Lots of new jammies (all from Gymboree)...

Lots of waiting...

Not enough of this...

Yes, I know it's more Sassafras. I just can't help it. I would go to a 12 step program for my compulsion, only I don't want to! Talk to you soon!