A Christmas Apology

We just want to say that we are very, very sorry for the (at least) 13 people that we directly infected with the stomach flu this Christmas...

Love these cute kids!

Christmas Day kids choir at church (Jonny and Emila are near the middle, Matthew is on the right in front).

Our family on Christmas Day at my parents' house.

We really feel awful.  Sorry, again!  Hope you feel better soon...

And I hope the rest of you had a wonderful, healthy Christmas!

 

Merry Christmas!

Joy to the world, the LORD has come!

A Family Christmas Dinner

This is the second year that my dad and mom have hosted a Christmas Dinner for our whole family in Frankenmuth.  I love it!  My parents used to take us to Frankenmuth fairly often when we were kids.  Being there, eating the buttered noodles, getting the plastic girl in my peppermint ice cream at the end of the meal...it all brings back so many fond memories.  I'm so glad our children get the chance to experience it as well.

We're very refined while we're there.

Jonny and Jadon, best buds, born only a week apart.

My daughter and my dad.

We were thankful to have our own room closed off from the rest of the restaurant.  I'm sure the rest of the restaurant is thankful too!  :)

Grandpa Buddy giving a gift to each grandchild.

My younger brother and his family.

My older brother and his family (including Santa Baby!)

Tommy stood really still while posing for the pictures and never ran off...

He loves posing for pictures.

The whole family.

Thank you Dad and Mom for a wonderful meal and special memories!  We love you!

Christmas Pictures

I hastily dressed the kids this afternoon and took them outside to take some pictures for a Christmas card.  We actually haven't ever sent out Christmas card/pictures, but my friend let me know about this deal and I couldn't pass it up. 

Just hoping that people don't expect a Christmas card/picture every year... :)

It's hard to keep a toddler happy for the whole process, especially when it's freezing, his nose keeps running, and he just wants to play!  These four pictures are the only decent ones I took.

Now, to choose one...I think I'll let Nate do that.  :)

Christmas Preparations

It's beginning to look, smell, and sound a lot like Christmas at our house.

Hope all your Christmas preparations are going well!