Week after Christmas

One of my favorite things to do right after Christmas is take a picture with the kids with all their gifts. They cracked me up this year because they were into taking pictures too.  They wanted to make sure that everything got in the picture.  Seeing this, I can't believe how spoiled and how blessed we are. Sure toys are material things, but they're also very much memory makers.  I distinctly remember toys I got for Christmas over the years and the memories those toys brought can't be replaced.  I hope my kids have those same type of memories.

Another favorite thing is watching the kids play with their toys after Christmas.  It makes my heart happy that the toys they got aren't just forgotten about on Christmas morning and that they really like to play.  It also melts my heart because I know as they get older, they will truly play with "toys" less and I enjoy watching them play.  I know I will miss the little legos and little Barbie shoes and playdough messes.  These pictures remind me to slow down and let them enjoy playing.