December 30, 2013

Oh Chemex, how we love you.

December 29, 2013

Just a little Lions-watching with the new Lions' cheerleader Minnie and her coordinating blanket. 

Whatever it takes for Reuben to produce a football fan- ha! 

December 28, 2013

Cousins in coordinating outfits from Grammie!

December 27, 2013

This winter walk date is just what Alena and I needed.

December 26, 2013

Love this girl.

December 25, 2013

The rare good picture of Reuben and me.... certainly a simple joy today. 

If you want to hear about the reality of our Christmas Day, check out my new simple blog here.

December 24, 2013

We had a wonderful morning celebrating Christmas today with our little family.

{Last year's picture}

December 23, 2013

More cousin fun!

December 22, 2013

All the Sportel cousins at the Christmas party!

December 21, 2013

She was frustrated with the little amount of space to write her name, started over, and still couldn't fit it all in a row- ha!

December 20, 2013

Back in Michigan and plunging into fun Christmas festivities, starting with dinner at our house with friends! See last year's picture here.

December 19, 2013

Nora entertained us (as always) all week in Florida with her many mealtime expressions. 

She had a love-hate relationship with my grandma's lemon meringue pie. 

December 18, 2013

My pool-going buddy posing for the camera. :)

December 17, 2013

Stopping for a rest in the middle of our beautiful walk through Highlands Hammock State Park.

December 16, 2013

"Everyone say pie!"

December 15, 2013

Pool time with Grammie!

December 14, 2013

Golf cart ride!

December 13, 2013

Off to Florida! Someone absolutely loved sitting by the window. :)

December 12, 2013

Cozy night at home celebrating the completion of another semester!

December 11, 2013

Study study study.