Merry Christmas!!

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring .... yea right! We were over at the Jensen's for Christmas eve and it was anything but quiet. As always there was lots of laughter.

First we started off at church for Christmas eve services. It was really nice the way they did services this year. Worship and then a story geard for the children, but I really liked it. Then a message by Pastor Paul and then the singing of carols.

After Church we headed over to the Jensen's for dinner. Man are Wayne, Jennifer, Heidi Ganz, and Ronnie good cooks. Dinner was delicious! After coming home we did some gift wrapping and then all hit the beds.

This morning began perfectly. We told the kids no presents until 8:00. We moved it back and hour. Cole came down stairs to tell me that deer were in the back yard. I got to stand in the dining room looking out the sliding glass doors watching two deer. Awsome way to start the day. We then got the rest of the kids up and opened gifts.

After that I went right back to bed and slept until 12:00. That was very nice. I needed it. Since waking up I have been listening to Ronnie and the kids play with our new Wii. I love it when everyone is laughing in our house.

Tonight we had some friends over that weren't going home for the holidays. We played the Wii, ate dinner and now everyone is off to the movie theatre.

We hope that each of you are blessed this coming year! That we can remember each and every day (not just today) that Christ is the reason for everything! That we all would stop what we are doing and be thankful for all that we have, for our family, and friends! We are thankful for all of you...even if we don't know you personally... and the part you play in our lives. We wouldn't be who we are or where we are if it wasn't for the people in our lives.

Merry Christmas!

Below are some photos from last night and this morning.

We were teasing Veronica last night that the reason we had to move to South Carolina was because she was having a baby. Doesn't Micah look like he could be her child? Actually this is Brandon and Heidi's little boy.

Veronica, Ebby and Hunter

Veronica and Ebby

Ebby, Heidi and Jennifer

We were praying last night and the mermaid had to join in. Isn't this cute with Hunter, mermaid, and Anna?

Ron and Ebby

Brandon and Heidi

Wayne and JenniferSmalls got an awsome Christmas present from Bethmom and Waltwee. A bigger crate.

Hunter putting together our new Wii.