I realize it's been almost a MONTH since my last post!!! I have a good reason though, and these pictures will help tell the story. If I'm not writing blog posts, we're living life away from the computer for a while which is always good to do every once in a while :) We were able to be in California this year for Christmas...what a joy to be with family. I'll let the pictures tell the story...enjoy our Northern California Christmas with John's side of our family. And yes...it snows in California too!
The boys cutting down a Christmas tree with Papa...
Cole on the ladder to decorate our 12 foot tree!
Ornaments with Grammie...
Cora hangin' with Mama by the manger :)
Uncle Michael passing Cole to Papa
The family pose :)
The family minus Grammie, the photographer!
We were SO glad to be with Uncle Michael and Aunt Emily who were visiting from England where they are both pursuing with doctoral degrees at Oxford...their first time meeting Cora!
Enjoying the GORGEOUS weather on a walk across the sundial bridge :)
Grammie and Ryder
Papa and Cora
Ryder up high :)
Cora LOVED Uncle Michael!
The family eating dinner together after Erin joined us from L.A.!
Cora opening her first present from England...Paddington Bear! (Trust me..she's happier than she looks)
The boys with their English armor!
I loved this moment...
...and this one
Ryder playing a game with Aunt Emily and Grammie
She was so peaceful with him :)
The siblings right before Mike and Em took off :)
We had an incredible time with John's family in Northern California over Christmas and are so thankful for the incredible hospitality we were shown!!! We can't wait until we're together again :) Stories of New Years in Southern California to come...
I love these photos and all the captions! What a beautiful Christmas with family! Nice to see all the Burdetts together from all over the world. Ryder, Cole and Cora are lucky to have such wonderful, loving family and to have made very special Christmas memories.
Love,
Auntie Ine!
Such a rich time!!