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If I look away for a second, this boy is all over that Christmas tree. He has successfully rearranged all the ornaments within his reach, as well as opened a few gifts when my back is turned. He is a Christmas rascal. Oh wait, he’s also an every day rascal.
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We allowed my oldest son to open his birthday gifts the evening before his actual birthday because my husband would be out of town for work. He had a great time with his new Nerf target, and little brother was very curious too.
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My baby boy on his 7th birthday. It was a bit of a hectic day as my husband was out of town and I had to juggle a pretty full slate by myself. H had his winter school party that morning, followed by early dismissal. We opened grandparent gifts, then I took him and his brother out for pizza. We spent the afternoon visiting the miniature Christmas train exhibit at a local church, made a pit stop at the library to pick up our holds before Christmas, and then had dinner and a mini cake. Lastly, I took Holden to his Boy Scout Christmas pack meeting and book exchange. It was exhausting and wonderful. I love this sweet, silly, smarty pants of a boy. It was a chaotic day, but I know he felt loved and that made the crazy all worth it.
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Enjoying our family tradition of driving around looking at Christmas lights. We picked up a tub of popcorn from the movie theater and snacked on that and hot chocolate during our adventure. I also added Christmas light bingo this year–such a fun idea I stole from a mommy friend. For the grand finale, we visited this beautiful house which even had a live reindeer and Santa for the kids! Okay, who am I kidding–I was kind of excited about seeing a live reindeer as well.
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Is there even a point in making cookies if you don’t lick the beater?
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A special Mommy/boy date at Taste Buds Kitchen. Constructing a gingerbread house is so fun, but I hate the mess. This is a perfect solution–Tastebuds has everything ready to go and then we can just enjoy the fun part.
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Christmas Eve cookie decorating bonanza.
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Christmas morning. Boys and their toys.
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The day after Christmas, Father and son burning off some of those holiday calories playing hockey outside. And yes, this is Texas so you can totally wear a tank top the day after Christmas.
H Parker Photography is a DFW Baby Photographer with a residential studio in Roanoke,TX. She specializes in classic, timeless studio baby photographs.