Christmas Eve 2019–our day started off around the house getting things together for our family gathering. Momma Braddock stopped by in the morning to bring Ryleigh a gift...books of course! 😍 We misses Raven, but she also brought a beautiful wall hanging that is now in sweet girls nursery!
Later in the afternoon, our BFFs, the Flowers came over to exchange gifts! So excited for Ryleigh to meet AC and Thomas in person for the first time! We love the Flowers and are so grateful for their friendship! 💕
Before getting ready for the evening, we walked over to our sweet neighbor’s house, Ms. Margaret so that she could finally meet (see) Ryleigh in person! ❤️
At 6 pm, we attended West Hartsville Baptist Church for their annual Christmas Eve service. ❤️ I’ve gone for years as that was the church I attended as a child. When Landon and I started dating, his family started joining mine and it’s been a tradition ever since! This year in attendance: Mommy, Daddy, Ryleigh, GiGi, G-Pa, Grammie, Uncle Donald, Aunt Kristen, Aunt KK, Nate, Marleigh, & Gma! ⛪️ Ryleigh’s very first church service!
After church, our families came to our house for finger foods and family time. Nate & Marleigh opened their gifts and we had a ball playing with the Yellie spider we gave Nate!
Aunt KK bought matching jammies for the cousina—Nate, Marleigh, & Ryleigh! Nate and Marleigh love being able to “hold” baby Ryleigh!
We then got ready for bed for Old St. Nick to visit! 🥰 I’ve dreamed of playing “Santa” since wanting to be a Momma.
We awoke Christmas morning to see what Santa brought our sweet girl and Annabelle.
GiGi came over to see Ryleigh’s display from Santa and held her so Mommy and Daddy could open gifts!
Then we loaded up and went to Grammie’s to open presents with Daddy’s side of the family. Came home to get ready and then Mommy & Daddy’s families came over for Christmas lunch!
In attendance:
Mommy, Daddy, Ryleigh & Annabelle
GiGi & G-Pa
Grammie
Uncle Larry
Aunt KK, Nate, & Marleigh Jasmine
Uncle Donald & Aunt Kristen
Nana
Uncle Brad, Madison, & Harlee
After lunch, our families sat around talking and the kids played! Then Daddy’s family left and we opened gifts with Mommy’s family.
We had a busy Christmas Eve & Christmas Day full of love with family & friends! Ryleigh’s first Christmas was definitely a SUCCESS!!
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