Last year, my family started a new tradition (after a lot of resistance from a few members) that I love.. we do Christmas early. As my family has multiplied, everyone wants to start making their own Christmas traditions and not be traveling around on December 25th. So, instead of everyone getting together on Christmas, we decided to do the big celebration the weekend before so that on the actual holiday everyone can spend time with their immediate families doing something more low key. I think it’s great.. a few of us are still not convinced.. oh well!

This past weekend was our early Christmas and it was so much fun.. and very chaotic.. with 12 little kiddos running around and a million adults!

Everyone must have been extra good this year because the amount of gifts under the tree were outrageous!Although I love spending time with my extended family, the most important people in my life are these guys.. my hubby, my brothers and my mom (who manages to host this madness).Merry Christmas to you all. May your day be filled with so much love.