Christmas was truly magical this year. Everyone in our house is a BIG believer and so the season was pure JOY!
We made our annual trip back to Chicago on December 22nd and 23rd, so there was a LOT of excitement in the air!
Checking out the windows! |
The girls have been begging to go back to the Chicago Diner, an amazing vegetarian./ vegan restaurant! |
American Girl now has a hair salon for girls to match their dolls!! This was a huge hit with my girls!

This was the first time ever the Blakesley just hopped right up on Santa’s lap and told him what she wanted! She didn’t cry and even smiled for the picture!
The magic of the Christmas fairies in the Walnut Room!
Christmas Eve traditions: spreading out reindeer food onto the lawn. Reading the Night Before Christmas and setting out milk + cookies for Santa
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Feeling thankful for GREAT health this Christmas!!
SANTA CAME!
So much love and gratitude this holiday!!!