Cozy Cabin Christmas

Holidays in Hatch are my favorite. It's so fun to have no where in particular to go, and to be able to slow down and visit with all the family. 

Christmas is especially wonderful at the Cabin. There's a whistling kettle ready for hot cocoa and Pero, a cozy "smudge" in the wood-burning stove, big windows to watch the snowflakes through, and of course the meadow with plenty of cute trees to bring home for decorating.

This year there was more than enough snow for a white Christmas. Our trek to find a tree proved that really quick. ;) It was so beautiful though, I love having snow storms on Christmas. It feels so magical and cozy.

Our tree finding crew had lots of fun and giggles. Especially when I did a crazy dance and lost my *white* phone in the snow. ;) Adventurous for sure. 

After bringing the tree into the cabin, we took the December flowers to Grandpa's head stone. We miss Grandpa all year long, but it's especially prominent during Christmas Eve when his deep voice isn't there to read Luke 2. It is bitter sweet though, because we usually reminisce about our favorite 'classic Grandpa' stories. :) I can't wait for the day I get to hear his big voice sing "Shannon is a sweetie pie, I love her every day ay ay" and give him a big bear hug. :)

Uncle Ivor and his family always make the most delicious dipped chocolates. :) (They don't last around us very long haha.)

Jaden had a blast playing with cars and ramps, pretending to cook, and helping us decorate. (And being Pa's helper every chance he got.)

On Christmas Eve we let Jaden open one present- Christmas Pajamas. When I was little we always opened Grandma and Grandpa Barton's presents on Christmas eve, and they were always the best Christmas Jammies. :) I've been so excited to continue the tradition with my little family. 

 Christmas morning started out a little grumpily for some of us. (I won't name names.... we'll just call him J. Coffin. No no, Jaden C. ;) ) We maybe had a hard time going to sleep on Christmas Eve (of course) and Jaden didn't give in until 11ish. He also got up around 5:30-6... so ya know. Not a lot of sleep to help out with the toddler attitude.
Luckily, Santa brought Jaden dino fruit snacks, and oranges. Which perked him up in no time.
He got a sweet Thomas bath toy from Auntie Miss, and after that everything he opened he asked, "Where's Thoma?"

Lesson learned. We could have literally gotten him oranges and one Thomas toy and he'd be content. :)

 We're lucky to have so many awesome Aunties (and uncles) for Jaden. They keep him entertained, and he has withdrawals when we go home. :)