We had a wonderful Christmas this year. It was so nice to have my parents visiting with us - we were all spoiled by them and made some great memories. We were able to combine old and new traditions that made for a wonderful holiday. Here we are on Christmas Eve having our Nazarene Supper.

Our cute little Christian!

Brooklyn playing her new guitar in her new outfit that she has worn at LEAST 2 times a week since Christmas.

It's so fun to cuddle with Grandpa!

Christian loved the train going around him - he got so excited.

We were so excited to give Mom and Dad tickets to see "A Christmas Carol" at Ford's Theater. They loved it! I can't wait to go. . .maybe next year.

Having 9:00 church was interesting, but we all agreed that it set the tone for a really nice Christmas day. We let the girls open their stockings and they played with the train Santa brought, and we did the rest of Christmas after church. They didn't seem to mind at all.

Our little family on Christmas Eve.

New Christmas Pajamas - made by Grandma Tish!

Our Nazarene Supper - Sydney was Mary and Brooklyn had a double roll of Innkeeper and cute little Angel.

This picture captures a really special moment that the kids loved - dancing with Grandpa and Grandma. It brought tears to my eyes because I remember doing the same thing with them when I was a little girl.

Making gingerbread houses!


We found these two together in this position at least once a day - spoiled little Christian!

There's no fun like Grandpa fun!

It was so great having my parents here for Christmas - it made for a very special and memorable Christmas holiday. Thank you for coming Grandma and Grandpa!