I hope you had the most wonderful holidays! I look forward to sharing a peek at some of our Christmas in a minute, but first I wanted to let you know that my Home Depot Style Challenge is up on their blog. Head on over here!
December is always such a busy month, and this year was filled with parties, shopping and Christmas activities. While I try to bring along my camera to any special thing we do, I took a break this month to just enjoy things as a participant instead of a moment capturer.
I did manage to take the camera to Micah’s first individual crossfit competition.
I am amazed by his strength and endurance, and frankly it’s exhausting and sometimes scary to watch him compete. He had to raise that 75 lb. kettle bell over his head 45 times in between other workouts! The competitions are always fun to watch and the vibe is really different from any other sporting event you would go to. I’ve never been surrounded by that many “in shape” people. Unlike a baseball tournament – no soda and nachos here – they only have water and craft beers to drink and paleo food to eat. My lunch plate was filled with grilled chicken, sauteed green beans and the most amazing sweet potato and avocado salad I’ve ever had. I would go back just for the food.
Being a singer, Christmas Eve always seems to be a hectic night. While I enjoy it, I also look forward to it’s end and Christmas morning, where I feel like I can finally relax with my family.
Julia Konya says
Love the Peek A Boo Bear video. So cute!
Bethany DeVore says
That picture of them playing in the kitchen is so cute!
Kristin@bliss-athome.com says
Your kiddos make me smile! Such cuties! I'll have to pop over to HD and check out your project. Happy 2014! xo Kristin
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks, lady! You too!
Whitney4THD says
We love your chalky paint chair makeover, Gwen! Thank you for sharing it with us! And I love seeing it in real life on Christmas morning too 🙂 -Whitney, Senior Editor @ HD
themakerista@gmail.com says
Oh, thanks Whitney! I appreciate you giving me the opportunity and I love how the chair turned out and how it plays with everything else in the space! Have a beautiful weekend!
laura Madalene says
Absolutely love these photos, what a superb idea. Gorgeous range of colors & beautiful styling. I like your flower. Decorat with flower
themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks so much, Laura!
Jodi says
Your home is beautiful! Looks like the kids had a great day!
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themakerista@gmail.com says
Thanks so much Jodi! I appreciate you reading!
Laney Reusch / Reusch Interior Design says
So cute!
I just adore your daughter's name too…it's beautiful!
themakerista@gmail.com says
That's very sweet of you to say, Laney! Thanks for reading!