Christmas

Christmas was so nice this year- the kids are young enough to be excited and enthusiastic about everything, but old enough to not need too much supervision- it's the best of both worlds. (something is just wrong with the world when I can't type that without hearing the Hannah Montana theme song in my head. Seriously.)

Four-generation cookie baking. Awesome! (Okay, I didn't actually help- but I'm counting myself as a generation anyway.)

In the car for caroling and delivery of treats. This year, the treats were for the birds- birdseed wreaths to hang up outside. We don't know if they actually worked, but it was a nice idea.

Home for dinner (pasta bar, breadsticks and salad), and our rendition of the Nativity. Much more reverent than in years past, though that's not saying much.

Mary and baby Jesus.

The whole group.


The traditional game of sardines, and then it was FINALLY time for Christmas Eve presents.

New PJ's and a book- pajamas were a tradition in my family, the books are a recent invention by Tim. It's perfect- it gets the kids dressed and gives them something to do when they get in bed.
This year's comic books were especially popular- we have had an abundance of Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes read out loud ever since.

Christmas morning- a few of the favorites.

Dressed for church Sunday- everyone in their new clothes.

I'm not sad that Christmas is over, but I'm really not looking forward to the end of vacation- we've enjoyed the lack of schedule!