Christmas is by far my favorite time of the year, and I can't believe how much better it is now that we have added two sweet babies to our family.  Reeves was the greatest gift we received for Christmas this year, and I took a little time away from here to soak in every second of our very first Christmas with our newest bundle of joy.

The holidays this year were so special and magical, and I find myself always trying to make my home feel like the warm home in which I grew up.  It's really something how traditions spill over into every aspect of my life, and I feel so blessed to have been raised by the most amazing parents who gave us the greatest childhood a girl could ask for.  I only hope I can be half the parent to my kids that my parents were to my sister and me.

This year was a good one…We held tight to special traditions from growing up, and we even started a few of our own.  I think each year will keep getting better, but for now, I'm focusing on the wonderful time just spent with my family.  Here's a little peek inside my home at the holidays…

{Picking out our Christmas tree}

{Santa came to see Reeves!}

{When Yia Yia & Papou are here, all is right with the world!}

{Our twinkly tree on Christmas Eve}

{Looking at lights around town on Christmas night}

{Santa came to see Kate!}

{Decorating our tree}

{Christmas at Yia Yia and Papou's}

{Daddy and his babies}

{Kate loves all the lights}

{Handmade by Kate…The most precious ornament to adorn our tree!}

{Chef Kate cooking in her new kitchen}

{New addition to the house…Mistletoe Kissing Ball}

{The greatest Christmas gift ever!!}

{Not so sure about Santa ;)}

{The night before the decorations came down…Love this tree!}