Christmas Recap...

The Christmas season is filled with fun and activity, and there is almost no time to update the blog. So, here is a recap of our Christmas activities...

One of my favorite evenings is the preschool Christmas pageant. The boys were wonderful and had a fun time learning their songs. Luke practiced ALL of the time, and Peter refused to sing any of them at home, even going as far as to tell me that his teacher said that he was not allowed to sing at home. Much to my delight, he did know the songs and was adorable singing them. Here are a few pictures and videos from the evening.

Natalie's clip fell out...can you say Cindy Lou Who???

On December 19th, we spent the day with the Stewart/Keys clan. Ross and Shannon hosted a wonderful evening

The two very best gifts of this year...our new nephews.

Here's baby Hank Stewart...

And Jackson Lesyk...

Christmas morning finally arrived and the boys were thrilled to find that Santa brought bunk beds and a whole new room! Rumor has it that Santa found a killer deal on Craigslist!

I have very few pictures of the Stewart clan on Christmas day...I think we were too busy enjoying the time to stop and snap pictures. Christmas with 5 little ones under the age of 5 can get a little crazy (that's putting it mildly.) But, we had a great day.

Luke's reaction...

Peter pointing out every new detail...

New artwork...

Natalie loves her new baby stroller...and I mean LOVES!

She snuggled right up in the new blanket that Mema made for her.

On the 26th we headed to Portland to stay with Bubby and Papa for a few days of fun. Lots of cousin time, the annual cupcake making extravaganza, a surprise snow storm, and lots of snuggles with Bubby, Papa, and their dog Toby.

The cousins...

Best buddies...Peter and Toby.

Great-Grammy and Great-Poppy stopped by for a visit.

Overall, a wonderful Christmas. Wonderful time with both families. Reminders of the hope that Christ brought to the world when he was born. And anticipation of what 2010 will bring.