The Finish Line

Well Christmas Break was a huge whirlwind of activities around here. There was so much going on that I didn't even try to stop and blog in the midst of it. We have come out the other side and I have to say that this was one of the best Christmases we've had. It was great! Here is a photo recap of all of our fun.

We had our annual gingerbread house day at Grammy's. Are you amazed at Dane's gingerbread house talent? Who knew we had such an artistic genius on our hands??

Drew turned six. We stuck to our rule of giving Drew a Christmas free, full-on birthday bash; no matter how busy or tired we are. This year's theme was Star Wars.

We prepared for a very special visitor. The reindeer apparently loved our carrots. I know this because we found carrot crumbs all over our driveway on Christmas morning. Gotta love that Christmas magic!

We opened the presents. Oh my the presents! My boys are truly blessed with so many people that love them and want to give them the world. Of course those people don't live here and aren't tripping over toys every five minutes but we are still very grateful. :)

We played in the snow. Dane has proven to be a born snow lover. He ran, he frolicked, he rode on his sled. The only time he complained was when it was time to go inside and get warm.

And then finally we rested. Apparently we all needed the rest. Dane and Sunny spent most of an afternoon snuggling like this. Now we are on to the not so fun task of putting all the Christmas decorations away. This is proving especially tough for Drew. He keeps telling me that he misses Christmas and putting stuff away is making him sad. This could be true or it could be an ingenious way of getting out of helping his mother. Hhhhmmmmm......................