Friday, December 30, 2011

Christmas In a Nutshell

First of all, I just had to post a picture of what my little one wrote, all by herself. I spent $6 on a letter video and she loves to watch it, and she just might get to skip kindergarten (ok, that's a little far-fetched). She just wants to be like the big kids. Anyway, just had to brag.

On to Christmas. We decided to jump in the car on Friday night and look at the lights in the neighborhood. We weren't disappointed. Of course, the kids had to bring food with them (the story of my life...when do they stop eating??)
 These 2 were some of our favorites.

 Before we opened presents Christmas Eve night, because daddy had to work that day, we all enjoyed a little hot chocolate. The gifts were exciting for all and the next day, we headed over to my parents for a little family celebration.
 Dad did an amazing job on the steak and M had about 4 pieces. Here she is giving some kind of peace sign for the photo.
 Mom and L while dad read the Christmas story and sang some Christmas carols.
 A and T on the chair. They won't be sharing a chair for too many more years. They're both growing so fast. Nana joined us this year for Christmas which was such a special treat!
 Dad read the story with E's help. He did a great job. M was too afraid to read. She thought she'd mess up a few words.
 ...and then we sang. It was a fun night full of family. What would Christmas be without family? I guess we have to start the school routine all over again and my kids go back to their friends and their social lives. I sure do miss these times we spend together when we get back to being busy.
Hope all of your Christmas's were Merry and Bright, and full of Christ!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing precious moments of your Christmas celebration!! Nancy

Mama Griffith, said...

love all the pics. Its fun to see them grow up, even if it is from afar!