Thanksgiving and Christmas 2020

Our family was amongst the lucky ones in 2020. Despite the challenges the year brought, the three of us are healthy, Cam and I are both employed, and we had the love and support of both of our families to get us through the year. Wren fortunately won't remember 2020, but I will remember it as a year where I challenged myself daily to keep perspective. Throughout the toddler meltdowns (because there were a lot!), it was easy for me to lose my cool. Several familes across the world suffered real loss this year. They lost their jobs, their businesses, their family members from COVID - and we were lucky enough not to have to suffer through any of that. My hearts are with those who are still suffering from the challenges 2020 brought. I am so, so grateful for our healthy, happy little birdie. May 2021 bring her and all of our loved ones peace and love.

Thanksgiving in Ruidoso

Jeep!

At the Dallas Arboretum

Santa's Village

Ranch Christmas

Throwing rocks into the tank - Wren's favorite activity at the ranch

Ranch Christmas 2020

Next generation of Poths

Play dough with Babcia

Christmas w/ Cam's family in Floresville

Making cookies with Babcia

Christmas in Cedar Hill

Final Christmas at our house in Dallas!

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Lake and Beach

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