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the first snowfall of the season
the way our property felt like a winter wonderland all day
having kids old enough to put on their own snow gear (game changer!)
the perfect snow consistency, just begging to be rolled and thrown
watching Mark build a snowman with them in the front yard
steaming cups of hot cocoa and mini marshmallows
lighting the fireplace first thing every morning
starting the day with prayer and Scripture
big cozy sweaters and warm wool socks
watching the little ones play with our Playmobil nativity figures
holding Mark’s hand
the glow of the twinkle lights above the sink
working on our December puzzle, bit by bit (it’s a hard one!)
P toddling around like he owns the place
popcorn and cranberry garlands around the tree
the smell of fresh-out-of-the-oven loaves of bread
decorating gingerbread men, made from a new recipe (so yummy!)
Christmas songs on repeat
wrapping gifts with wrapping paper from TJMaxx
slipping into warm flannel sheets at night
Your house! This picture! Oh, Ashley it's just stunning!!!
And I'm dying laughing at your gratitude for kids being able to gear up independently. I SO know what you mean!!!
This whole list reads like poetry.
Thank you for sharing it.
It seriously was the perfect day. All but one got totally dressed by themselves and no one had to use the bathroom five minutes after going out, hahah!
Your house is dreamy! I love this gratitude journal thing. So inspiring! 🙂
That picture is AMAZING! Your house is beautiful.