We finally got to take our princess to Disney on Ice for the very first time. We had VIP tickets in 2020, a Fancy Nancy dress, and a very excited three year old and it was cancelled because of COVID. It was our first "event" to miss and it seems like it sticks out in our mind more than anything else. This year, Magnolia wore her Elsa dress and I snapped a ton of photos because I knew it was a day I wouldn't want to forget. When Elsa and Anna came out she waved with all thrill & happiness you could imagine. On the way home she said it was the "best day ever!" Ryan and I are hoping to take her to Disney World at the end of summer. 

Magnolia turned FIVE last week! Oh my mama heart has been quite emotional about this one. She is growing into such a beautiful, happy, smart, and kind little girl. On her actual birthday we were snowed in thanks to the blizzard from her friend Elsa ;-) We will forever give credit to Elsa for our February snowstorms. Ryan was able to come home early from this work trip and surprise her and it was the sweetest moment when she saw him walk through the door. 

Yesterday I sat on the sofa with Ryan on one side of me and Magnolia on the other. And I just cried! I do this at the end of every year. The reflections and emotions just overwhelm me. We talked about all of our big moments, all of our everyday moments, the grand times and the sad times. Watching Magnolia grow up right before our eyes is the absolute greatest blessing of our lives & also the one thing that makes my eyes fill with tears. I had no idea that motherhood would make my heart so raw. I'm four years in and I'm still blown away by the blessing of motherhood, the blessing of Magnolia. I re-read my post from the end of 2017 and I was reminded of how hard life can be, but it's always full of blessings. The past three months have been tough for me, and I'm sure I'll share more soon, but even during the struggles there are so many blessings in the storm. 

Merry Christmas, friends! 

I cannot believe Christmas is only four days away. I really wish we could add an extra week to December! This month has been a total whirlwind & as always we didn't do all the things I put on our wish list, but we still made the best memories and feel incredibly blessed. I even got Christmas cards sent out just in the nick of time, YESTERDAY!