Normandy Beach In The Winter Time.

The beach in the winter time is the absolute best especially when you're with your family. I'd rather venture outside than go to the movies where you know the entire universe is going to be there on Christmas Day. The beach is safer and much prettier! LOL! These photos were taken last year on Christmas Day and they are my favorite. I love the bond between the kids and their dad and just spending time with them is the best remedy for when I'm feeling the winter blues. Christmas Day last year was sunny and the temperature was a perfect 50 degrees! We hung out at Normandy Beach for about an hour and then had our little Christmas dinner. I hope these small and simple traditions never end. The Jersey shore is the best and I hope that the weather on future christmases will be like this. Maybe with a bit of snow! 

Christmas In NYC!

Living near the city certainly has it perks especially during the holidays. There are so many places where we go year after year that never gets old. No matter how many people take and post the same picture on social media, the ones I take are my own and they are for me to remember and I don't mind sharing it and documenting it. I captured quite a few photos this year that may very well make it into the blog in the new year because there are so many Christmas posts I have drafted that I want to share, but today I will share what Christmas in the city looks like. And when you have kids that tag along they make it even more magical!

A Simple Christmas!

 

Each year the gifts get less and the kids sleep in longer which means that even though they are excited for Christmas they are slowly growing out of the "waking up early-let's see what Santa left us" phase. Sure Noah still believes in Santa Claus but he also understands that Santa can't give every child in the world what there hearts desire because of 'Covid' and all and luckily I have an understanding 12 year old who doesn't ask for much and that this morning he was satisfied for what he received. And I am glad!

Visiting Santa At Bergdorf Goodman!

 

Oh my son...with his untucked shirt and all but at least he still believes in Santa Claus!And doesn't this Santa look dashing! Having his little buddy Trent tag along has also been fun for Noah and a reminder to me of hew it felt to have a toddler again. Love these boys and because I didn't get to visit Santa at all throughout my childhood (I know, terrible right?) I got to take a picture with him and believed in the magic I once missed as a kid! 

December Is Here!!

Here we are a week into December and only have two more weekends of it. I can't believe how quickly time flies when you're busy raising kids mixed in with stressful moments all while adding in the fun and joy and chaos that it brings! 

The Holiday season is such a short time of year and because of that there's so much we'd like to do. Especially in the tristate area. So wherever you live and whatever festivities your town has, whether big or small enjoy them. Try not to get caught up in the materialistic hustle and bustle of things. And as much as I would loooove to venture out all over creation there’s only so much time.

And for those of us who have kids, gift them with time and experiences-because before you know it they'll be young adults coming home once a year. Relish the days you have with them and take those small moments of wherever you'll be this holiday and enjoy them because I have a feeling that this Christmas is going to be different from past Christmases.

FOR EVERYONE!