A SUGARland and SWEET Christmas 2016

For Christmas this year we made our way back to the Land of Sugar to celebrate with our families. This year we celebrated with Ray's side of the family. Every other year we are blessed to celebrate the holiday with our Alabama Zs which include my brother and sister in law as well as my two sweet nieces and nephew. While miles do separate us, spending time with our family fills my heart and re-energizes my spirit. This Christmas was made extra special as we would additionally be celebrating Liam's and baby Harper's first Christmas. While the craziness and chaos of the holiday can take over, this year we worked extremely hard to put family first. Christmas is a time of celebration, family, and the birth of Jesus. I am so thankful for the moments spent with those we love this holiday season, making cherished memories, having lots of laughs, and enjoying lots of firsts. Here's to a SUGAR(land) and SWEET Christmas in 2016!

Lunch Date at Skeeters
Friday afternoon, Ray and I took the Alabama Zs out for lunch and a family visit.

{Uncle Ray with the nieces and nephew}

{Aunt Tassie & Uncle Ryan with our biggest}

{Friday night Houston Zoo Lights}

Christmas Eve

The day before Christmas, we made our way to my sister-in-law's house for the day. As baby Harper had only arrived a few weeks before, it was a great space for relaxing, enjoying family, and loving on our newest little love and her mama. 

There is always something so magical watching the love of my life hold a precious miracle. I loved seeing Ray with baby Harper. She was precious and perfect.

 

{Today Liam is 9 months old}

{Olivia adores her baby cousins}

{Ryan & Becky}

{Olivia loves Harper}

{Aunt Rachel Love}

{Olivia's little shadow}

{Aunt Tassie & Uncle Ryan}

 {The Gents and Harper}

{Aunt Tassie Love}

{Andrew and his brother}

Merry Christmas

We are Merry and Bright this season love my Prince and Princess.

{I adore these special outfits made by my sweet friend, Courtney}

{Papa Z, Liam, and Aubrey}

{Grammy helping Liam open gifts}

{Kendall-21, Jacob-14, and Olivia-9}

{Rachel and Ryan}

{The Aunties and baby Harper}

{The Grandbabes}

{My two men celebrating Liam's 1st Christmas}

{Opening gifts with mommy}

{Andrew, Rachel, and Harper}

{Ryan and Jacob}

{The magic of Christmas}

{The ladies}

{Nana and Liam love}

{Daddy and his son}

I am always so thankful for beautiful time spent with loved ones in celebration during the holidays. I love that we were surrounded with the love of family.