It's Christmas Everywhere!

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child
Let me tell you, this was the most precious Christmas
I can remember. The wonder in her eyes,
the smile on her face whenever she saw
lights or Santa or snowmen--absolutely priceless.
She learned of the story of Jesus and Mary and Joseph
and loved the "king song"--otherwise known as "Joy to the World",
the "sheep song", better known as "The First Noel"
and the "Jesus song", known to most as "Away in a Manger".
Papa & Mimi & Uncle Bryce & Auntie Shannon & Demitri & Amelia
arrived the evening of the 22nd...
...and filled our home with holiday warmth and cheer...
...so good to have family around!!!

Here, Papa took me out to see the moon. I love the moon.

Here, Mimi is waking up with us and reading us stories.
We love Mimi.

Here, we went to a retirement home to sing Christmas carols together.





Here, we are just cousins and family playing and having time together.



Here, we are out looking at Christmas lights in the neighborhood.


Here, we are at Daddy's school, in the gym for a fun day to play.




Here's Mimi & Papa heading to church on Christmas eve 2007.

Daddy & Me.

Canada Courthouse.

Oregon Courthouse.

The cousins.

The Canada Courthouse after church.


Christmas eve present opening...what can it be???

CHRISTMAS JAMMIES!!!

FOR EVERYONE!!!

Here we are waiting for the others to wake up on Christmas morning.
A great time to watch Frosty the Snowman ("sno mo" to Mackenzie)

Hmmm...what are these???

and what is this?

loving the lights and ornaments and touching very gently!

ooohhh and i like these, what are they again? bows?

My cousins showing some of their fun gifts.

Thanking Mimi & Papa for all the neat gifts.

Playing with my Noah's Ark and all the animals.

Our family on Christmas morning.

THE COURTS...missing the others but having a great time.

Playing with toys.


Seeing the snow with Auntie Shannon.
Yes we had a nice snow on Christmas afternoon and evening.

Making Christmas cookies with Auntie Shannon.



Building a tower with Mega Blocks.

ELMO...and Daddy...2 of my all time faves!

And hand-knit hat and scarf from Mimi.
I LOVE THEM! Thank you!

So besides getting a bit glazed over after about 3 gifts on Christmas morning,
it was fabulous. So nice to have family with us and share in the celebration.
We are still opening gifts one at a time and making it last a while...more fun that way.
What a wonderful time & to see it through the eyes of a child.
We are truly blessed.
Merriest Christmas Wishes & Happy New Year to each of you!