Christmas 2025

Christmas always seems to go by in a flash, and this year was no different. The chaos of Christmas morning gave way to some quality time with Nonna before Christmas dinner with cousins.

Christmas Eve 2025

A steak dinner at home and time with some family capped a nicely balanced Christmas Eve. Topping it off with some lottery scratcher winners didn’t hurt either!

Our Favorite Santa

Like last year, the Santa visit kicked off our holiday season, and none better is our guy at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. We had a nice chat without the pressure of crowds, so there was plenty of time to review all the Christmas wishes!

A Merry Christmas Eve and Day

It was a busy Christmas Eve and Day out and about and spending time with family. We got Sonic 3 out of our system before a hibachi lunch out. Then, it was up to Maryland to see the Tuckers and Simpsons before an exciting Christmas morning and time with the Pohorylos.

Santa and the Start of the Holidays

We enjoyed another drama-free Santa visit this year, as the boys prepared for the holiday season. They were well prepared with many ideas of how to celebrate…we’ll see if they were good enough for a happy Christmas and New Year!

Holiday Decorating!

Always an adventure, holiday decorating was a little closer to Christmas this year since we traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday. It was a beautiful day to pick out a tree and support the organization that sponsors one of Owen’s soccer teams, with a fairly smooth tree decorating at home!

Last Bit of Holiday Magic

On the last day possible, we soaked up some holiday magic at Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights. It was a bright spot in one of the dreariest months of the year for sure and a tradition we’ve come to truly enjoy! With warm coats and hot chocolate, we set out to see it all!