Christmas Memories 2007

Ok, so we're already into the New Year, and I'm just sharing our Christmas fun. But, from where I sit, our tree is still decorated and sparkling, the stockings are still hanging, and there are still Christmas cookies to be eaten! So, I figure I've got a few more days until we un-Christmas our house, and thus, I un-Christmas this blog!

Our Favorite Memories from Christmas 2007:

Before we left to travel back East, we built and decorated a Gingerbread house...



Here is our finished house...


One of the first things we did when we arrived at Grandma and Grandpa's was to visit a train garden. It was amazing...


Max was completely enthralled; he maintained this expression throughout the time we were there. Here he is with Jason's sister, Emily and her boyfriend, Justin.


Jack marveled at it, too. This boy LOVES trains...


Christmas morning was so special this year. I awoke to the sounds of a trumpet. When Jack heard that Grandpa had a trumpet like Quincy's from Little Einsteins, he desperately wanted to see and try it. Of course, Grandpa obliged...


But, trumpets are heavy for 3 year olds. That didn't stop Jack...he just balanced it on his foot! (We crack up every time we look at this picture!)


Jason's parents decorated their tree with pictures of all of our family in miniature silver frames. It was an awesome tree! And, just look at all the presents...



But, first, we have Christmas breakfast. Only one dish will do...Stuffed French Toast! Jason's mom is great at the details...she makes each of us feel special!


After breakfast, Grandpa read the Christmas story and the kids opened their gifts. I have always loved the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. I got married at this time of year because I love it so much. BUT, my own feelings pale in comparison to seeing the joy and excitement through the eyes of my boys...

We enjoyed such a wonderful Christmas this year! We weren't sure we'd be able to make it home to visit with family due to the approaching date of our little bean's arrival. I think the surprise of being able to go home made this Christmas especially meaningful to us!

As another Christmas fades from present into memory, we are most thankful for our Savior...who has poured out His grace into our lives. Among His most precious gifts to us are our family and friends who encourage us, love us, and enrich our lives.

SO, from our house to yours, dear friends...Merry Christmas, even if it is a little late! :)