Christmas #1

Morgan's Baby's First Christmas Ornament

Last night we celebrated Christmas with just our family. Kevin and I have been talking about new traditions we can start as a family. Things our kids will look forward to every year. We started what we hope will become some new traditions tonight. We had a "picnic" on the family room floor for dinner, we read the Christmas story from Luke 2 and then we opened presents. Ethan was beyond excited. I don't think I have ever seen him so giddy about something. It was so fun to watch him anticipate Christmas and really "get it" this year. Little does he know he gets to do this 2 more times!



Loving the picnic on the family room floor.



Total anticipation and happiness.


Morgan got two small presents from us. I know she has no clue, but we didn't want her brother thinking it was all about him!


Ethan helped us all open our presents. He knew who each present under the tree was for.


Daddy and Ethan excited about daddy's gift...Guitar Hero. Can you say spoiled?


Here is Ethan practicing Guitar Hero with the game Kevin borrowed from one of his students a couple nights before. What a little rocker!


Ethan opening his big gift from us. A tee ball set.


Ethan helping mommy open her nice fuzzy blanket.


We had to try the tee ball out in the hallway. Kevin and Ethan made it outside this morning before church to play outside. Good thing they went out this morning because it's pouring now. Ethan has been wanting a bat and ball for a LONG time. I think it was the only piece of sporting equipment he didn't have. We will have hours of fun with this one.


We are again reminded of how blessed and spoiled we all are. We are thankful to God for sending Jesus to this earth to live among us so he knows what life is like for us. It is our hope and our prayer that our kids model that behavior every day and especially during the Christmas Season.


Stay tuned for Christmas #2 and #3!