We love to showcase LGBTI families, and as Christmas is a time for kids, here are some adorable family portraits of same-sex moms and their children preparing for the holidays or simply enjoying the winter.

A photo posted by Michole DiStasio (@mikeyleegarcia) on Dec 5, 2016 at 8:02pm PST

1. Winter chic

L-R: Makayla, Mikey, Kenedy, Kaden, Karson and Bri.

A photo posted by ramanand, ash (@livelavishleigh) on Dec 8, 2016 at 4:23pm PST

2. Elf on the Shelf

‘My name is Ash (above right) and my partner’s name is Nae. Our son’s name is Kingston. Our Christmas countdown always begins when Prince, our son’s elf, magically appears in our house. The Elf on the Shelf has been a family tradition for the past few years. It makes our hearts smile to see his face light up as we all anticipate Christmas.’

A photo posted by Carrie Rabren (@mrsrabren) on Dec 3, 2016 at 4:22pm PST

3. Meeting Santa

‘Merry Christmas!’ from Carrie Rabren (above left) and family.

4. The Gaydy Bunch

‘I’m Jodi, my partner Robbi and I have six kids: Zack (20), Silas (18), Cole (18), Eliza (16), Dahlia (12) and Azure (11). We always have fun celebrating together … and we do call ourselves #thegaydybunch,’ proud mom Jodi Green told GSN. ‘Family is our most cherished gift!’

A photo posted by jasmine isabel 💋 (@jazzy_cakesx) on Dec 9, 2016 at 4:04pm PST

5. Miracle on 34th Street

‘Happy Holiday Y’all’ from this New York City family!

A photo posted by alybear (@hoppy_bear) on Nov 29, 2016 at 10:23am PST

6. Winter warmer

‘I can’t believe this family is mine,’ says @hoppy_bear (above right). ‘My wife’s name is Andrea and mine is Aly. Our son is Daxton and he can’t wait for his very first Christmas!’ Photo by @candacemariepeterson

A photo posted by kelsie (@kelssolegit) on Dec 8, 2016 at 3:21pm PST



7. Love wins

With thanks to Louisville moms @kelssolegit and @kaitlyn_hubert

Photo by @bgphotography_lou

A photo posted by Oh!Mamiblue *Family blogger* (@oh.mamiblue) on Dec 8, 2016 at 1:12pm PST



8. Bathtime fun!

With thanks to Spanish family blogger @Oh!Mamiblue and wife @janarosaquintana: ‘These moments (above) are unforgettable, I would freeze this stage, I would stop the time at this moment but I guess the best is yet to come, since our child was born it is the same sensation and not lost, it becomes something more and more real, more special.’

A photo posted by Our Story To Make You (@ourstorytomakeyou) on Dec 12, 2016 at 5:01am PST

9. The Little Jedi’s first Christmas

‘Christmas on my dad’s side occurs at the Grandparent’s house on the second Sunday in December.

It has been this way for 33 years,’ says Stacey (above left – @ourstorytomakeyou on Instagram), who is married to Lauren.

‘There were 6 grandchildren in that first year. I received a doll’s house that had been built by my Grandpa (which I look forward to passing on to the Little Jedi when he’s old enough). It felt like we’d come full circle this year.’

‘We’ve always loved Christmas but having our son to share the magic and start new traditions with is very exciting.’

A photo posted by Nick&Joi (@thejoiouslife) on Dec 9, 2016 at 5:49pm PST

10. ‘Happy holidays from our family to yours!’

@thejoiouslife photographed by @tserphotos

A photo posted by jenn_yayas (@jenn_yayas) on Dec 3, 2016 at 5:30pm PST

11. When a child is born

‘James Eli was born today at 10:48 a.m, weighing 6lbs12oz and 19.75 inches. He is so loved already, thank you to all the family that came by to see him and hold him. To my wife @kaitdreamsinmiles – you are so strong and amazing baby, thank you for giving me our son’ @jenn_yayas