Christmas!

This year we changed our traditional carolling a bit and invited a few other families to join us. Also, instead of visiting the same families we have for years, (sorry to those who were waiting for us) we instead walked around my neighborhood singing to complete strangers. I have to be honest, I wasn't totally thrilled to knock on the doors of strangers. But I have to say, this was the best part of my Christmas. No one was unhappy to see us, and there were a handful of people who seemed so grateful we had come. We even had a few people cry, one lady try to give us money, and a few who seemed so lonely and without family... What a blessing it was to me, to see how a simple song about Christ could make someone feel loved and happy. I am so grateful to have had this experience, and I hope to repeat it every year to come. Christmas Eve was quiet, and perfect. We had dinner, read the Christmas story in Luke 2, opened a present, set out cookies and milk for Santa, then off to bed. Bryce is beginning to get excited about it all. My favorite part about Santa this year is the look on his face when he found the cookies half eaten... ...Still not sure if he was confused, or bugged about Santa getting cookies and he didn't.

Thank you Santa! Bryce's favorite thing was his harmonica! He's pretty good too!We started a new tradition this year, crepes for breakfast! Delicious!After church we took presents and headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Biggs' house for the rest of the day. I'm not sure the car has ever been so full!A couple presents were captured on camera: Hit sticks and a Thomas suitcase.

...And an Emily train!

It was a wonderful Christmas! So grateful for the season to

celebrate Jesus and the time with family!