Christmas Break is Over

Sniff, Sniff, Sob, Sob...

I have been such a blog/photo-taking slacker this Christmas season.

I decided to post just a few of my favorite photos.

My parents joined us for an evening at Our Lady of the Snows.  It was such a fun evening.

 Our dear friend, Lynnette, made us the most spectacular gingerbread houses.

 Andrew loved using his new stopwatch to time the "stuffies" as they raced down the handrail.

 The kiddos assisted the choir on Christmas Sunday.  (Oli: front left, Andrew:center)

 We had a super special morning celebrating the birth of our Savior with our favorite 160 children.  I was reminded (as I poured punch) what a blessing it is to serve this joyful group of God's kids.  I love them ALL!

 Scott discussed with our lovelies the importance of giving God our very best.  Andrew was super excited (sarcasm) when he found out that meant wearing a tie, a belt, and jeans to Christmas Eve Service.  He said that it was the worst day of his entire life.  Poor baby.

 Pastor Shawn called all the children between the ages of 4 and 8 to the front so that he could read them a Christmas story.  It was adorable.

 This bunch was waiting for us when we got home after service.  We had a delicious meal, opened gifts, and played Apples to Apples.  I have discovered that I really enjoy having an adult niece and nephew.  I did happen to mention O's strong desire to be a flower girl.

 On Christmas day, we visited my parents.  I am ashamed to say that I didn't take a single photo.

The kiddos spent a good hour in this make-shift swimming pool.

 There was also an insane amount of wrestling.  I was surprised to find this photo on my camera.  That Olivia is quite a snot.

It has been the most delightful two weeks spent at home with my favorite three people.