Christmas morning was a fun time. We celebrated with the kids by finishing What God Wants for Christmas and then opening presents. 
Here is Jackson opening his real hammer and real nails! He and Toby put these to use later in the day. 
Friday, January 2, 2009
Christmas Morning
Christmas morning was a fun time. We celebrated with the kids by finishing What God Wants for Christmas and then opening presents. Here is Jackson opening his real hammer and real nails! He and Toby put these to use later in the day.
Christmas Eve
For Christmas Eve, we got all dressed up and went to River's Christmas Eve service. We loved singing lots of Christmas songs and getting our hearts right for Christmas.
Then, we ended the evening with What God Wants for Christmas. This is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. We open boxes/presents leading up to Christmas while also asking, "What does God want for Christmas?" The last box has a mirror in it, showing that God wants us for Christmas. We have a neat CD and story book that leads us through the songs/story. It is so powerful, and I love it!
Celebrating 12 Years!
Happy Anniversary!
To celebrate our twelfth anniversary, Chris and I went to a KU game (vs. Temple) and then on to Kansas City where we stayed at Crown Center. It is always a treat to go there during the Christmas season because of the beautiful decorations.
Here are the championship trophies in the KU trophy case.
Here were some of the lights. They were so pretty!
To celebrate our twelfth anniversary, Chris and I went to a KU game (vs. Temple) and then on to Kansas City where we stayed at Crown Center. It is always a treat to go there during the Christmas season because of the beautiful decorations. 
Here are the championship trophies in the KU trophy case. 
Here were some of the lights. They were so pretty!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Pieces of our Life
Mommy/Sydney night out at Cold Stone Creamery!
Jackson playing with Cambria. He's such a good cousin!
Licking the spoon!
Aunt Melli and Uncle Pat, I need new Alaska socks! I love these so much that I've worn them out!
New Hobby
Both of the kids started basketball this year. They have had fun learning all the rules. Jackson's games seem to be very entertaining as we watch some of the younger boys wander into the stands, run into the goal padding intentionally before falling down, etc. It's fun. :)
Decorating for Christmas
Here are some pics of decorating our house for Christmas.
Notice Raegan's use of the Christmas stockings!
Here is the tree in the basement.
The kids made themselves so busy in December making gifts for each other and others. It was so fun to see them get excited about this part of the holiday. Here, Jackson is placing his new present under the tree.
Notice Raegan's use of the Christmas stockings!
Here is the tree in the basement.
The kids made themselves so busy in December making gifts for each other and others. It was so fun to see them get excited about this part of the holiday. Here, Jackson is placing his new present under the tree.
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