Merriest Christmas

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December was a whirlwind. 

But having everyone home for Christmas was more than I could've hoped for. I know it won't be like this forever, which is why I'm going to stay in the little moments while they last. 

12/14 
A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theatre 





12/19
Cheering on Bama at Quincy Hall with Henry and Angela. Roll Tide!




Christmas Eve day
DC touring with Maxwell, Jordi, Henry and Viv 







Christmas Eve night 
Commonwealth and Auld Shebeen for drinks after Mass


can you spy Maxwell and Henry?? 

pozole, games (more drinks) and the sibling gift exchange 




Christmas morning 
it used to start at 6am sharp but (thankfully!) not anymore








Christmas dinner 



12/26
Angela arrived and she and Jordi finally met! 






12/27
The National Zoo with these monkeys 




Family dinner at Mama Chang's

12/28
Heading out with lots of love
Maxwell needed one more stop at Sheetz before the airport


12/31
Happy New Year from Fairfax, Virginia
from Denver, Colorado 
and from Nashville, Tennessee. 
Cheers to 2026!































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