Christmas Home Tour 2016

It's the most wonderful time of the year!


At my house...the halls have been officially decked!

entryway/schoolroom

living room

kitchen

my office *my childhood stocking

big girls' room

Joy's room

Our Christmas tree!

Christmas Card 2016

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

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Gingerbread House 2016

I don't know why I cling to traditions like I do.  I love them and it's hard for me to let go of certain traditions we've kept through the years.  I had about decided that I wouldn't purchase a gingerbread house this year.  They are messy (I know what you're thinking), we throw them out soon after they are completed, they are costly (because I purchase way more candy and icing than is required). But as I was walking through Wal-Mart, the spirit of tradition lured me to a display of kits.  

The kids love it and I love that they love it!

The tradition lives on!

Santa! I know him!

Per tradition...

No one is crying this year!

Family Pictures 2016

Beach 2016

Forgot to post pics from our beach trip back in August...

Swarm 2016

We wrapped up another season of soccer! 

Edy loves the game and LOVES playing goalie.  She calls herself "Stonewall."  LOLOL!

Voices of Hope

AG loves to sing.  She has the honor of singing with Voices of Faith and Hope in Tyler.  Last weekend was their Christmas concert and her first concert ever. Y'all, it was nothing short of amazing!  The choir sounded great and this momma's heart was so full! 

my pretty singer

Na came to hear the choir.

Joy and Edy enjoyed suckers during practice.

AG with her choir director

Proud momma!

Check out a few videos from the concert:

Oh Come All Ye Faithful from Leslie Hale on Vimeo.

Jubilate Alleluia from Leslie Hale on Vimeo.

Carol of the Bells from Leslie Hale on Vimeo.