Minnesota Mama: Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

It's our first Christmas "home" since we've been married and it is Thomas' first Christmas. It is absolutely "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!"

Doing a little Christmas baking with my favorite sister-in-law! She does the hard part, I sort out all the broken pretzels.

We spent Christmas Eve with my Daggett side of the family. This is usually the night we talk about all year long. The Daggett's have quite the traditions. I wish my pictures were more telling of all the fun that goes on.

Lauren and Hannah are excited about what the evening will bring, even more excited to be spending it with their best man.

With faces like that how could they not make the "nice list."

My night will be perfect as long as these two are around.

Erik and Thomas checking out the advent candles.

My dad lit up the walkway with flaming logs and fire pits. Thomas thought they were pretty neat.

Just one of the three dinner tables. Is there anything better than sharing a beautiful meal with family?

Ho Ho Ho. Look who showed up!

Phew! He made the nice list!

Thanks for the cake pans, Santa!

Thomas met Santa for the first time, not quite sure what to think!

Rob, Tanya and Thomas.

My favorite God daughter, Lily! Such a sweetie pie!

Sisters!

Late night snacking.

After Mass on Christmas morning we headed to Fargo for Christmas with the Diemert side of my family. My aunt Lisa and uncle Marcel do such a lovely job of hosting. Their home is beautifully decorated and the meal was fabulous!

Who will win the ugly Christmas sweater competition?