Our Christmas

On the morning of Christmas Eve, the boys and I decorated gingerbread houses.

Before going to our church's Christmas Eve service

After church, we ate pizza, watched A Christmas Story, opened our ornaments, and prepared for Santa's arrival.

Checking on Santa's location

Opening our ornaments

Before heading to bed

Christmas morning...First, we checked out what Santa left for the boys.

Some of Cole's Santa presents

A camera for Caden

Hot Wheels for Kieran

Emptying stockings

Next, we opened presents from each other.

Nana and Papa's turn

Presents from Aunt Shannon and Uncle Josh

Enjoying presents in the days after Christmas

Amazing Maryland crab cakes from our East Coast family

Time to celebrate with Grammy and Aunt Mariah

Kieran helping Curt go through boxes and boxes of comic books

It was another merry Christmas with our loved ones.

Our December

December, a favorite of mine...A month full of Christmas decorations, Christmas music, and Christmas shows, I just LOVE it!

Breakfast with Santa at our church

Papa and Kieran post-pancakes

Cole and Kieran at storytime with Ms. JoAnn

Cole

Kieran

Caden

A visit with Santa

With Papa and Nana in front of the sanctuary Christmas tree

Annual photo in front of the sanctuary Christmas tree

Caden had his very first band concert. The fifth grade band is HUGE and very heavy on trumpets. They did a great job! All songs were recognizable, and only one was a struggle. After the most difficult song, the band instructor commented, "At least, no one got hurt." :)

Caden taking after his dad with the trumpet

And this isn't even the whole band!

Caden after the concert

Sunday School Christmas Program

Kieran waiting for his turn to sing

Cole looking super serious before singing his songs

Caden ended up with two roles in the Sunday School play, King Herod and the Innkeeper. Here he is as King Herod.

Kieran's preschool Christmas program

Kieran's class as angels...They were precious! The costumes were amazing.

Singing one of their songs

My angel...Oh my goodness!

We didn't get much/if any snow in December. Cole was thrilled when it was flurrying on his way out the door one morning before school.

Cole's classroom winter party

Marshmallow fun

Looking a lot like brothers

We were so ready for Christmas break!

Took the boys to Penguins of Madagascar

Afternoon of present wrapping