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My family, Christmas afternoon at my parents house. Lft to Right: Oldest Son, Mason; His finance, Maddy; Me, youngest daughter, Lilly, Husband, Allen; Oldest Daughter, Avery; Youngest Son, Jackson

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Christmas morning after gift opening.

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Here are Max, 14, and Alex, 17. Hubby and I don't tend to get in photos. Max is cheesing it up because he's normally just as solemn as I am and that was his response to me asking for a little cheer. I also asked the kids to put on Santa hats, so Alex put his flat on his head. We homeschool and Max's biology and careers curriculum arrived late in the semester, so he and I spent almost every day of break learning about DNA, RNA, and doing labs. Punnett squares are his nemesis.

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This Christmas, I spent time with my parents. We had dinner and skyped with my family from up North. For New Years, I went to Washington DC and was there for about a week. It was an amazing break!

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A photo my friend took while we were spending time at a winery for her birthday. This is my favorite weather in California- when it is cold and brisk but the sun is shining! 

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This is a photo my friend took of me while we were visiting a winery for her birthday. This California weather is my favorite- it is cold and brisk outside, but the sun still shines!

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I also got to spend time with my sister (who is now a mama!) and her baby, Tero. We love him so much! 

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Peter and April, just a little excited leaving cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer.

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We got to celebrate Christmas and New Years all together as a family. We didn't get to go out much, but the kids got spoiled and we watched a lot of movies and played games.

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This year, unlike most, we spent Christmas, Winter Break, and New Year's at home—cozy, quiet, and all about relaxation! I snapped way fewer pictures than usual since I was mostly lounging, binge-watching baking shows, and getting my hands dirty in the garden with my boys, prepping for spring. 🌱✨

Here’s a little holiday cheer from one of our kitties, Boop, bringing the festive vibes to the season. 🐾🎄

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Welcoming the New Year in our pajamas, making smores, playing games, and eating a lot of delicious food.

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Visited my aunt and uncle in Orange County before taking a couple trips to Vegas and San Diego this break :) Happy New Year everyone!