Cinnamon Roll Breakfast
It's time!!!
Ella Rose & Daddy
on her first Christmas
The boys and kids
The Cousins
I love traditions, if you can't already tell by reading our blog. The Hartsock Christmas is another one of my favorites. We started it about 3 years ago, where we celebrate Christmas on December 23rd. That night we all come to JuJu & Grandad's to spend the night...it's a crowded house! JuJu always has matching pj's for kids and adults, this year might be my favorite. We all exchange gifts that night- the kids have a great time. After a lot of creativity, we finally find a place for all 9 kids and 6 adults to sleep within the Hartsock house. The next morning we wake up and eat cinnamon rolls together. Then we get to go to The Courts to see what JuJu & Grandad have for the kids...and us. We get to spend usually the rest of the morning together just enjoying family time. It is one of my favorite parts of Christmas because it's not rushed and we really enjoy each other. We always take a picture of all the boys with the kids, it's amazing to see how much we grow each year! Next year there will be another little one, thanks to Blake and Marci!
After the kids are in bed, we usually get a little time to just enjoy being together...the brothers and their wives. With so many kids now that seems to be a rare occurance! I walk away this Christmas realizing how much God has blessed our family! God is moving in all of our lives and it is exciting to see Him work in the lives of people we love the most. We are blessed abundantly by Bob and Judi who love Jesus and have a strong influence on our children. Jake and Kourtney's family will be starting a new church in Norman this year, and it's exciting to see God's passion in their family. Blake and Marci are in Waco working for Antioch in all different forms, and it's super fun that they are within driving distance. I am overwhelmed by God's faithfulness! My family is abundantly blessed because of these adults and their children!
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