Pre-trimming trimming. They are meticulously cutting the net off the tree. No one was interested in my advice to cut in a single line straight up from the bottom. I am still finding mesh fragments in the family room.
Post-trimming eggnog.
I have soaked up as much of chubby little Caleb as possible this December--our last Christmas with a baby in the house. Did I ever say I can't wait until they're old enough to leave the ornaments alone?! Yes, I did. And it will be nice. But bittersweet, you know.
Pretend this is what they looked like headed to church for the candlelighting service. The sad truth is I have actually come to allow jeans and ratty tennis shoes on the holiest of nights--sort of come as you are. And it's not to make a theological point, either (Just As I Am, anyone?). Dressing up four young children on Christmas Eve would be that proverbial straw. So we don't. Maybe someday. 
Would you entrust your sheep to these little rascals? 
Gingerbread Construction. Sorry about the pink throw-up tubs. We had a little bug going around and everyone got pretty attached to these. Even now if somebody coughs more than three times in a row a good Samaritan runs to get a bin just in case.
Thanks Maria!! The houses were fun and yummy as usual.Christmas Day
It seems I can either enjoy an occasion or have good pictures of it. Lots of happy unwrapping, but not much photographic evidence this year. Thanks to all our generous family and friends for the gifts you gave us. (Your notes are in the mail.)
The three big kids all got Webkinz (a first for Nate and Kate). If you don't know what they are, don't ask. I don't want to admit that I foster my kids' participation in online virtual "reality." But don't they look pleased.
So far, we own, or have owned, 10 kid's bikes. This is only the second one we have ever bought new. See, fourth children don't always get the cast-offs. It is true, however, that every stitch he's wearing in the picture is a hand-me-down.
I want to be in your family! I was waiting for a holiday post. Love the pink throw up tubs in the picture. Also love that you had a Christmas sing along. We would love to do something similar but we would have to invite somebody who could lead the singing! =)I'm going to listen to Erik's sermon. Let's catch up soon!
ReplyDeleteOkay - I admit that I have been checking every day for new pics and blogs from the holidays. That's because the kids in the photos are so adorable and the writer is so clever. You didn't disappoint me! Thanks Amy. I especially enjoyed the 4 cherubs in front of the tree and the description of why the lovely pink emesis basins are in the picture and how they brought out everyone's best character traits.
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