Christmas

watching the light show

an ok picture of the lights
(the lights changed color and went on and off to the music, it was pretty cool)

Christmas eve attire

opening presents on Christmas morning

callan joins us

the kids reading with uncle brian before nap time

my mom, erin and I

the kids find their new kitchen

Callan enjoying his new hat and his thumb

the kids being silly

baby's first christmas

the boys playing with their new capes

front view

carters nutella face

We have a very fun and event filled Christmas this year. We started out by going to see some Christmas lights put to music. It was super cool and I think the kids enjoyed it as well. Then on Christmas eve day we went to Al and Karen's for some food and opening presents. We had a great time and the kids really enjoyed playing with their new toys and their cousins. Then that night we went to church and then over to Faith and Tanners for soup and appetizers and then some gift opening. (unfortunately I have no pictures from this because I used my small camera and the memory card failed) It was a late night but the kids had fun and were excited about the next morning. We got up early (of course) and had a mini breakfast and then opened presents. Carter was really excited this year and Camden was just overwhelmed. Callan slept through a lot of it but woke up in time to open his gifts. We then got ready and went over to Erin and Brians for brunch which was delicious! The kids played with presents and then we headed over to Dale and Ellen's for naps and relaxation for the adults. We watched "Christmas Vacation" and dozed a little while some people put together a puzzle. Then we started making appetizers and the wonderful beef tenderloin dinner. When the kids were all up we opened gifts and then ate dinner. The dinner was great and the dessert was even better. It was a late night again but very worth the time we got to spend with family. The kids were blessed with many many gifts and they are happy to have new toys. We did some organization and I think we have things squared away for next week when I don't have the luxury of having Chad home with me. Here are some pictures of our week.