First Christmas

As Christ birth was celebrated yesterday we enjoyed introducing the kids to all of the wonderful things that go along with that. Family parties, extra special church services, and the good times that come away from each of those.

Here the kids had to eye each others present for a while until the fun began.  Paper comes off present …  paper goes into mouth … mom or dad scramble to remove paper from mouth.

And then the fun really begins.  Dad gets to put the gifts together.  Thankfully he had some good help.

First you look at the box to see what it should look like…

Then you organize your parts for efficient assembly….

And finally you wonder…wasn’t this my gift???

Well fun was had by all.  A few naps were missed, but the kids pulled through. Hope every one else had a Merry Christmas as well.

Julie and the Kids

The other night we took some family pictures and then happened to catch some other photos as the night went on.  These are really cute shots of Julie and the kids.

 and this was just for the girls.

here is a typical playtime shot of the kids.  Joslyn has to be by Cody (He might be doing something fun that she will want to do or play with)  Here you will see the approach……

… then the realization that she is being watched ….

…. and now the innocent look ….

Well, at least they enjoy each others company.  Cody doesn’t seem to mind his sister.