Our Christmas Memories

Shaelyn in front of the tree at Church.

Our "Storybook" children's Christmas program at church.

Rob drew all the characters for me!!

Aiden in front of the Wisemen at the program.

On Christmas Eve Aiden got to meet his cousins Daniel

and Travis for the first time! We enjoyed having them

visit from Ohio.

Shae on Christmas morning.

Things have been a bit hectic around our house but
we have paused long enough during this Christmas

season to make some really nice memories. It started

on Christmas Eve when we make cut out cookies and

let the kiddos decorate them. Boy was that a mess!

We then lit the luminaries outside on our sidewalk and

enjoyed the company of my brother and his family from

Ohio. Christmas morning dawned bright and early with

Shaelyn being the first one up. "Santa" had left new boots

for the kids and a stocking full of goodies. The stockings

were torn into first then the presents from Mommy and

Daddy! After presents were opened, we headed to

my Niece's house for Christmas dinner with everyone.

We ate until we were stuffed then opened more presents.

Saturday morning we had Christmas program practice

at church along with a little party for the kiddos.

Saturday evening my Dad took the whole family out to

eat and we got to enjoy each other all over again:) Then

this morning (Sunday) we had the Children's program.

It was a bit crazy but ended up being okay after all.

Wheeee, I am tired but HAPPY! Thankful for the reason

we celebrate Christmas and for the gift of a Baby in the

Manger. I'm also thankful for my little family and for

the joy, laughter (and yes, sibling fussing and fighting)

that so brightens our lives especially on Christmas

morning! We are BLESSED!

Our Christmas Eve

Stockings are stuffed and "Santa" is bringing new boots to the kiddos:)

Decorating Christmas cookies.

The kids had fun baking and decorating cookies this evening. We

had a few moments of chaos, but for the most part, it was a fun

time. Then we lit luminaries out on the sidewalk and enjoyed

fun and fellowship with my Brother and his family from Ohio.

The kids are now in bed, stockings are stuffed and "Santa" has

arrived. I am feeling incredibly blessed this evening! God is so

good to us! Merry Christmas to all!

Let it Snow!

I can not rememer a time that we have had snow

to compliment our Christmas decorations. Needless

to say, we are thrilled!!!! The kids have enjoyed it

and I love to look at it! Sure makes for some

wonderful Christmas memories!!!

Christmas Card Photo Session

Finally - camera was a bit blurry, but this is the one we finally used!
Wheee! Glad that's done!

(attempt #2) - This one took 2nd place but again Aiden
shut his eyes.

(attempt #3) - Shae and Sophie did well, Aiden got distracted.

Shae thought we should just use this picture,

but of course it was missing someone :)

(attempt #4) - Aiden's eyes completely shut and horrible camera quality!

(attempt #5) - cute kiddos, horrible camera quality!

To say that I had a hard time getting a good Christmas Card

photo for our cards this year, would be an understatement!

My camera was acting up, and the kids would not cooperate!

Here are our attemps.....