Christmas 2011

It's hard to believe that Christmas has come and gone.  It all happened rather quickly and it was a bit warmer here than most years!  We were very blessed to be surrounded by family and friends during this Christmas season.  Scott & I talked openly about the true meaning of Christmas and how thankful we are for Jesus.  I pray that our kids grow up with a deep understanding of God.  Rather than post a bunch of pictures, I want to share some of our favorite moments.

~swimming with cousins at the hotel

~finding "Elfy" each morning

~enjoying a Hershey Kiss for every day in December

~shopping the Elf Shelf at school

~pancake breakfast with Santa

~making chocolate mints & cookies for others

~sleeping in Mom and Dad's room on Christmas Eve

~sitting in "big church" with family on Christmas Eve

~selecting special gifts for friends and teachers

~hot chocolate the way Grandma makes it

~playing games together

~visiting with a real soldier & his daughter

~dance parties in the basement with Kids Bop CD

~popcorn parties while watching movies

~going out to breakfast together

~driving around to look for lights

~playing games at Chuck E Cheese

~1st sleepover at our house with a friend

~staying in pj's on Christmas Day

~chocolate covered strawberries

~watching Eliot "get down" at the dance parties :)
~trying new gluten free buns at Red Robin
~decorating gingerbread train