It has been unseasonably cold here in Austin. This summer it was unseasonably hot, and now it’s cold. It even snowed this week. Not enough to stick of course, but just enough to make us stop everything we were doing and run outside to play. Then quickly realize that pajama pants are not the best snow frolicking attire. The kids ran and twirled under the snowflakes. Savoring every last bit of it. And then the sunshine came out, not five minutes later, and we all returned to our normal routine.

This week my big girl celebrated her fifth birthday. I can’t quite put into words what she means to me. Being my first born, the thoughts of how my life has changed since becoming a mama gets me all choked up. This weekend is her birthday party and Christmas program at church so maybe after all of that is over I can sit down and write it out. I’ll probably need a box of tissues.

The newest member of our family loves her some Christmas lights. We all do. And I have to say that so far this has been the BEST holiday ever. Our little family of five. For the first time in my life I feel complete.