Christmas

Caleb was doing a "tough guy" pose to go with his black eye
Julia enjoyed her first Christmas
Julia got a tea party set, but Isaac thinks it is his toy :)
Isaac got the motorized Thomas train- a great gift!

Julia's Christmas Eve dress, isn't she adorable?
Our best Christmas present this year
Our first family picture with Julia


Merry Christmas! We had a really nice holiday. Nate went back to work on Christmas Eve. My brother, Tim, came down and took the kids to the Christmas Eve service with me. Even with his help it was not a pleasant experience. There was no nursery and my kids do not do well with evening services that last 1 1/2 hours. Oh well.

My parents and sister came down Christmas Day. We opened gifts in the afternoon after Nate woke up. I was thankful my family came to us this year so that Nate could participate as well. And, I don't want to travel too much with Julia yet. It's always fun to see the kids so excited. Even Julia was having a good time. My parents then took Isaac back to their house for the weekend. I miss having him around, but it does make life a little easier since Nate is gone all weekend. I thought I had more to share, but my brain isn't functioning well at the moment. :) We are so thankful for our children and families and pray that you had a wonderful Christmas too celebrating Jesus' birth!