This is a Christmas card I designed when my boys were younger. I had just had my 3rd and last son and was feeling so overwhelmingly blessed by my family and the life that God had given me. It was a simple life but so full of love and laughter. Obviously with a newborn and life in general, things weren’t always easy, but I wanted to really focus on the blessings I had in my life. I was constantly thinking about cherishing every moment with my boys, for one, because this little baby was my last, but also because all my boys were growing and changing so quickly and the days and weeks and years were just flying by! And here I am now - I blinked, and that little baby is 7 and it’s the last year I’ll have with no teenagers!
As I work on my current Christmas card, I still feel so full of gratitude. Our life isn’t perfect, and we have had all sorts of ups and downs, but I still find myself overwhelmed with all that I’m blessed with. I’m so thankful for my husband and how well he takes care of his family and how much he loves each one of us. I’m excited about new creative ventures and future possibilities. I’m thankful for friendships and memories made this year! I’m thankful we now have my family AND my husband’s parents living close to us. I’m thankful for things I’ve learned this year and the way God opens and closes doors to guide us through life. I’m thankful for a cozy house and food on the table. We have hopes, dreams and goals for the future, but we are in want of nothing, really.
I focus our Christmas card on our boys (rather than the whole family) because I look forward to taking the photo of them each year and honestly, family photos don’t always happen each year. I zoom in on those faces each year, and I’m reminded of all that my husband and I are blessed with. My boy are learning and growing, and they are healthy and happy. They have made new friends and have been good friends. They’re surrounded by a great grandparent, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins who love them and support them. They love God and have a beautiful church family and many friends who add so much to their lives. They love each other and they love life. They’re crazy and full of energy, drive each other nuts on some days, but they have kind hearts and they love each other fiercely. Each day holds it’s challenges, but they’re learning skills to carry them through life with strength and positivity. I hope they always see how blessed they are, because even through the hard times, there is always something to be thankful for!
Now that I’m getting all emotional, back to business - you can find this Christmas card design in my etsy shop here. I’m working on getting different Christmas card designs up in my shop. I’d love the chance to design your Christmas card now or in the future! I typically come up with a couple of unique designs each year and add them to the collection of designs I’ve done over the years. And I’m always open to new ideas if you would like something unique designed!
I hope you all have a holiday season full of blessings and thankfulness and you are able to cherish each moment amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday. This year I am trying to simplify and enjoy what really matters - spending quality time with my family and making simple memories. Kids grow fast and people pass away, so make the most of each moment (without stressing yourself out about it!) and have a beautiful holiday season!