This weekend officially started the Christmas celebrations, despite my denial that the holiday is actually here.

We headed up to the mountains of Virginia to celebrate with the husband’s family.

family christmas

We celebrated birthdays, babies, and Christmas.

birthday girlpuppy kisses

Last year’s babies are growing up already…

baby at christmasmom and daughter at christmas

The boys stuffing their faces and no doubt arguing over the virtues of West Virginia vs Virginia Tech football or basketball.

football discussions

kids at christmas

And the holidays aren’t complete without an awkward tree photo with everyone looking different directions.

family christmas tree photo

Now I just have to wait 5 days for the rest of the celebrations to begin…