We had a great few weeks of fun as a family. We love Christmas because of what it means to us as Christians, but also because of the great family time we have. Dan is fortunate enought to be able to take quite a bit of time off of work for which we are soooooo grateful. I will try to post some pictures of all the going on's around here the last few weeks. These pictures were from Christmas Eve. We had great time with Dan's parents and brother and family on Christmas Even and then came back home to enjoy some family time. We opened the traditional "PJ" gift and then played some new games. It was great fun.
Jenga with kids bring a whole new dimension to the game. Although you won't see it here, every picture we have of DaniRae taking a piece out has Kelly in the background cringing ready for the tower to Crash!!!!
This is a fun game based on Guess Who. Dani is a basketball player, but she doesn't know it. We ask questions until you get it figured out.
And then Chinese checkers. I think Dan took this picture so that you could try to see the board, but it didn't come out so well. While Jeremiah, Dan, and I were intensely playing and strategizing, DaniRae...well....wasn't!!! She would take one marble and work it all the way across. Consequently, Dan (who was across from her) couldn't get any of his marbles home. It was so much fun anyway.
Here is my girl chowing down on some cake and ice cream. Yum
She really liked this new baby doll. She carried it around most of the evening. She also really enjoyed a bubble machine, but I can't get the picture to come up the right way. Oh, well, maybe later if I figure it out. We are so thankful to God for the delightful two years He has given us with AnaGrace (and the years with all of our children). What a blessing they are.
Jeremiah sat in his room and built with his legos. He got a police station for Christmas and we got out his fire station again and he is doing greatputting it together. So he was sitting quiet and listening and playing. And Me????.....I was sewing. I will find any possible time to do this anymore. It was really a great quiet peaceful morning. For those of you who have really little ones still, give it time, it will happen.
Poor Dan!!! If you can't tell by the look on his face, he was enjoying this the least.
This is the epitome of a kids Christmas....surprise and excitement. Jeremiah loves his Air Hog helicopter.
Jenga with kids bring a whole new dimension to the game. Although you won't see it here, every picture we have of DaniRae taking a piece out has Kelly in the background cringing ready for the tower to Crash!!!!
This is a fun game based on Guess Who. Dani is a basketball player, but she doesn't know it. We ask questions until you get it figured out.
And then Chinese checkers. I think Dan took this picture so that you could try to see the board, but it didn't come out so well. While Jeremiah, Dan, and I were intensely playing and strategizing, DaniRae...well....wasn't!!! She would take one marble and work it all the way across. Consequently, Dan (who was across from her) couldn't get any of his marbles home. It was so much fun anyway. 
