Merry Christmas

Look, Santa came!











Stockings are my favorite part!












Christmas this year was a small affair, but that's ok. Rich being out of work gave us the opportunity to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and to start a tradition that we hope to keep up. We decided that our boys would get 3 gifts, just as the Wise Men gave Jesus three gifts. Devon only asked Santa for one thing this year, the "same Octomis Prime as Levi" or, in adult language, a remote control Optimus Prime truck. Santa didn't disapoint. Devon also got a nerf gun and some clothes. Aiden got a little tonka train set, some wooden puzzles, and some clothes. Magoo was more interested in his stocking stuffers than anything else, so Mommy and Daddy had to help him unwrap. It was a really great morning to share with our boys. Later that day, Grandma and Grandpa treated the whole family to Alvin and the Chipmunks: the Squeakquel. Devon loved it, but Aiden was wiggly and Richard had to take him out to keep him happy.


Despite the trials that we've experienced since Richard was laid off, we have been immensely blessed. It was a joy for Richard and I to watch our boys open their few presents and to know that even though we are struggling, we can still provide some of life's pleasures to our little ones. The Lord has truly blessed us this holiday season.

Putting Up the Christmas Tree

Devon and Aiden helped us put up the Christmas tree this year. We got the tree and decorations up later than we wanted to, but at least we got it done. We had a lot of fun doing it and we got some pictures---not the best pictures, but they'll do.

Family Pictures, Fall 2009

So, I have to give a big thanks to my sister, Jessica, for doing our family pictures. She owns Shutterbug Photography and she is a amazing!!! Jess did an awesome job with our family. I can't post all of the pictures, but here are a few my favorites: