The Christmas Recap

The Christmas holidays were wonderful. We spent time with both sides of the family, as well as Mark's extended family on his dad's side. Lots of food, presents, excitement, and great conversation. Fortunately the message of Christmas was not lost on Jonah midst the presents and Santa's visit: on Christmas Eve as we were doing prayers he said "God Bless God for giving us Jesus." :-)

The boys not only skipped naps on Christmas Day, but both were going strong and resembling mini-tornadoes at 9 p.m. at Mark's parents in Chatfield. We decided to forgo spending the night and packed the boys in the car. We thought they would crash as soon as we left the city limits. Instead they held hands across the back seat, talked, laughed, and sang Jingle Bells for 30 minutes nonstop! Although exhausted, we had to admit from the front seat there was no other way we'd want the day to end.

Ben and Elmo



Knights and Castles!



Ben loves the new kitchen



Power Rangers! Ben got a great deal on this costume post-Halloween for his big brother! :-)

Great-Grandma Winnie and the boys

Naps? Who needs 'em! Just give me a huge piece of chocolate cake and can of Sprite and I can go for HOURS!!

The family all looking at the camera at the same time - Amazing!

And here's how the boys spent the morning of the 26th...new presents everywhere and they are playing with water in the sink! Notice Ben's clothes and the windows - both are soaked with water!