Christmas Bliss

We had an extremely blessed Christmas this year filled with family time- including the opportunity to have both kids wake up at home on Christmas morning and trips to both parents despite the weather.

Cade opening a gift on Christmas Eve...



...and Christmas morning.

Morgan, Christmas Eve

Morgan, Christmas morning


Gingerbread house making



Lounging with new Christmas gifts

Our first trip was to Kyle's parents...

Playing around inside...

...and outside.

Gift opening...

...and posing with new, matching P.J.'s.

Next came a visit to my parents.

Time with Great Grandma...


...and Grandma...




...and of course, more gifts!

The greatest gift of all was the opportunity to spend time with family and to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior! It was fantastic to wake up Christmas morning and hear the excitement in our kids' voices as they discovered new presents under the tree and notes in their stockings from Santa. It was also a delight to sing a rousing rendition of 'Happy Birthday to Jesus' as a family before opening our gifts, recognizing that He truly is the greatest gift! Thanks to everyone for the cards and updates we've received this holiday season. May you continue to be blessed in 2010!