Christmas and stuff.

Here's our Christmas blog.

First, I made and decorated lots of cookies. I took some to a couple parties, delivered some to neighbors and friends, and even shipped some in the mail. It was a lot of work, so I took pictures. And then I figured I should do something with the photos, so here...


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Christmas Eve: We spent with our friends, the Readings. We ate dinner, and then Mandi busted out the costume box and each kid (dad's included) acted out the nativity!


mary and joseph looking for a place to stay (Lilly insisted the baby be out for this one)

a very festive wiseman

let's check this inn...no luck, but good news! there is a stable in back

a very cute angel appearing to one of the shepherds

the cast!!

Afterwards, it was time to see what Grandma sent to open on Christmas Eve...oh, what could it be?

could it be...jammies??

yes!!

oooo, so soft and cozy

Christmas Morning:

Grandma and Grandpa watched the kiddos open their gifts via Skype

Cooper's permanent spot for the rest of the day, except at mealtime.

One of the main family gifts we received was Rock Band.

Lilly on vocals

Max on guitar

Dad on bass

Darcy on drums

Cooper as the matchbox wielding groupie

Overall, it was a nice calm, quiet Christmas. We really missed being with family this year, but had fun with friends and neighbors.

New Years was pretty uneventful. Cooper was sick, and we didn't really do much. I took zero photos. Cheers and Happy 2010!