It feels like a blink, but the holiday season is officially coming to an end. Many of us are sharing snippets of our celebrations on social media, including fun family photos. Every year when we look at these images, we realize just how quickly time passes and how important it is to cherish every day we have with those we love. Stars like Wynonna Judd have the same feelings this time of year. The country star posted a sweet carousel of several photos on Instagram just in time for Christmas. Wynonna Judd even included rarely seen shots of her 3-year-old granddaughter, Kaliyah. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wynonna (@wynonnajudd) Wynonna Judd’s Granddaughter Looked Precious Wynonna Judd was careful not to show her granddaughter’s face in the photos, but it’s easy to see that Kaliyah enjoyed the holiday season. The little girl colored Christmas cards and visited with a horse. It’s very clear that Wynonna adores the little girl and time with her family. Fans appreciated seeing Wynonna Judd and her granddaughter enjoying the Christmas season together. Many shared well wishes for Wynonna and her family. “Love the pictures, Happy Holiday to you Sweetheart,” a fan shared. “Merry Christmas! Love the baby goats and that salad sure looks delightful,” another person wrote. “The picture with you and your Daddy you look so much like your mom! More than I’ve ever seen before,” a fan noticed. “Merry Christmas to you and your family! So happy we got to see you in concert this year up in Michigan! And thank you for signing my hat at CMAfest a couple of years ago! We love you Wy! Enjoy the holiday!” Another fan reminisced. We’re sure Wynonna Judd and her granddaughter had a ton of fun this holiday season and wish them love and light in the new year. This story’s featured image is by Taylor Hill/WireImage

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