Christmas with family

Wow what an amazing 4 days this has been- whewwww. Good to know tomorrow is Christmas! We have had such a great time- First we had all of Christians wild and fun family over for lots of good food - (2 15# turkeys were on the menu), salad, potato au gratin al la Randy :) dessert a la Britty Britt and Cranberries and sushi (!) via Grandma flowers and treats from Finn and the kids and cousins (Ok, young adults- wow are they ever growing up- Fia and Sebastian did such a great job and we are so proud of them) along with a table full of crackers, Breads/rolls etc. Let’s just say we had full tummies by the end of the night! We were also blessed to have our dear friend Andria and her family here- what a delight that was- she set up a “cookie station” with all (ALL) of these sugar cookies and icings and topping so the kids could decorate and eat and share too! I never knew ho wmuch our little one liked cookies! They had such a great time and I think Christopher may have fallen in love. Kyra was giving him a little sparkle in his eye and I happened to walk into the family room and there she was sitting on a chair and he was standing between her chair and another chair looking at her and I could just see she was giving him a talking to (she’ s 4 mind you). So I walked up and leaned down and said “you know Kyra, he just really likes you so much” and she flashes me the biggest grin and said I know, but he keeps squeezing my toes!! How precious is that! I just have to say, God so blessed us with these cute little ones. So we had a great day into the night, filled with lots of laughter and Christmas Carols- I had no idea that Finn and Christian had talked prior and Finn had everything printed up (9 pages!!!) of songs- we got lots of video...and laughs for everyone. Christopher we must say did great- he loved having his cousins here and just getting loved up and doted on.... yes we'll have your children any time! No nap but he did great and fell into a deep sleep on daddy's chest when the door finally shut :) It was one of those moments that is so precious you just have to get your camera and then.... your chip is full! Daddy reminded me that is when you take a picture in your minds eyes that just makes you smile. This will be a good memory of it!

So that leads to Tuesday with the kids ☺ (I’ll post more on that later!) and tonight with my side of the family! (again, I’ll post more later since it is 3:28 a.m. Chirstmas morning! Who is the child here????). Let’s just say it has been action packed which leads us back to saying Thank you Jesus for coming and giving us life and giving it in abundance! Happy Birthday! Thank you for all the you did for us, all your doing, and all that you have yet to do! We love you so much, thank you Thank you. I for one am also grateful for getting to go back to a more “toned down” schedule ☺. …You know a few less parties and treats….!