Sunday, December 28, 2008

Christmas memories

Most Christmas Eve's are spent at Brett's parents home where we are treated to fancy china, good company, delicious food, a nativity put on by the children and their silly uncles, and our traditional viewing of Luke 2.





I stole this rare picture off of Grandma's blog. It's small and sweet and show's us actually sitting down for a few minutes before the whirlwind of wrapping and baking and chaos unfolds back at our house in preparation for the next morning.I always think I'll be more prepared. Never happens. Truly draining.


The big girls showing off the bling they received from their secret and not so secret admirers.





later that evening...

as the children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads... Mamma did anything BUT settle down for a long winters nap...



but it was worth it!




Our little clothes lover.

Tennis clothes are always at the top of her list

Miss Kate is always happy with anything!

Happy Dance!

You've heard of a tree lover? Matthew is a globe/geography/fact/trivia lover. He's still trying to figure out why people would want to take over little ole' Israel.

Our Ninja turns spy.

He really did like his toy even though his smile looks forced.

The kids work hard to earn money throughout the year by dog sitting, teaching, babysitting, playing in quartets. It's so fun to see them want to buy and make things for each other. They get such joy out of it.

They make Christmas wonderful!

4 comments:

Carrie said...

Your tree is so beautiful! I am glad you had such a wonderful Christmas. It is the best time of year!

Blue said...

great pix Claudia! makes me wish i'd been more at the ready with the camera round these parts too. your kids are so delightful! Happy New Year! ♥

Anonymous said...

FUN!!

Thanks again for having Logan over, it was the highlight of his week!!

Ada's Girl said...

Love the pictures and the memories and I really loved the pic of the kids on the stairs. Nostalgic reminder of Christmas past.