Christmas at Our House

I love Christmastime - i think it's my favorite holiday - at least for the winter months (4th of July is my favorite summer holiday) Anyways, we all couldn't get together over Christmas break until close to New Years, so we had our family Christmas December 30th. But it doesn't matter when u celebrate it. :) I love our Christmas tree - it's not exactly a pottery barn tree, but it's way better to me because it's full of memories. Doesn't it look so cozy? (nevermind the crooked angel - i think it's trying to fly! heehee!)

This is our entryway at Christmastime - I wish we could keep the garland up year-round, but I suppose that would be kind of silly ;) (the twinkle lights are thanks to John - he got them for us girls a couple years ago, and then we surprised mom with them...mom went to get jenn from work and jules and i put them up comlete with the garland and bows in about 15 minutes - it was insane, but worth the reaction we got out of mom. heehee!)

Here's our nativity scene. It's in a brand new spot this year. We did a little rearranging in the dining room, so it has it's own little chunky round table. I still remember the day we got this new nativity - i always think of it as brand new, but i think it's about 12 or 13 years old now - time passes by so quickly!

Here's all our presents...this is when it's fun to crawl under there and count them ;) Hee,hee! Yes, I know that sounds selfish, but really, who DOESN't like presents!!?

This is the best part, this year, us kids did a little Christmas decoration splurge for mom. We got her a bunch of presents with a Christmas decor theme. All these ones behind the tree are hers - out of appreciation for all she does for us and has done for us! It was fun to see her smile of disbelief - I mean, common, once you're 39 (did u like that, mom? heehee!) do u really expect to get more than 5 presents at Christmastime? Well, I guess that's why it's a good idea to have 4 kids and marry them off for even MORE kids! Heehee! Love u, Mom! You're the BEST! :)

Isn't she cute?! ;)

Me and Julia :)

Jenny and Julia with their Christmas pillows :)

Jason always reads the Christmas story and videos our Christmas :)

Sweaters from Grandma (Jordan - what's that face?)

I think Grandma got the highlight present - Jason and Jordan spent the rest of the night playing with their little remote control vehicles :)

Grandma and Jordan and Jason playing cars...

Here's the cars - aren't they cute?...I mean, cool? Hee,hee! :)

Here's our mess - I loveit! Hee,hee! :)Merry Christmas!!

Luke 2:11
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given and the government shall be upon His shoulders and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace."

ps. Jules had the flu...she was there, but I don't think she'd like my posting her pix. Love u, Jules! ;)