Christmas

Christmas morning

Notice all the ornaments are halfway up the tree -

Owen thought it was his job to remove every ornament within his reach.

Ethan got sticky mustaches in his stocking

Ethan is so grateful for everything he gets - especially if it's anything Elmo!

The ONLY thing Ethan asked Santa for this year was this raccoon

that dances and sings Jingle Bells.  The batteries have already had to be replaced.

Mr. Raccoon

Opening his "E" from Aunt Jenny

Merle came over for a visit while we were opening presents

Playing with Nana and Yaya in the paper mess

Cara got makeup for Christmas and Ethan asked to have some too

He looks like he is in pain, but he actually really enjoyed it

Pop & Nana's Christmas tree - the finished product with ribbons and ornaments

One of my favorite things about Christmas is receiving Grandma's annual

cross-stitched Christmas card.  We always frame the cards and these are all of cards 

my mom has received over the years.  Can't wait 'til my collection gets this big.

Opening presents with Grandma and Grandpa

Did I mention how much this little boy loves Elmo?

Owen in his new police car - thanks Grandma & Grandpa!

Eating together at the Fresh House

Even though some of us were still getting over the flu & bronchitis during the holidays this year, we've still enjoyed spending lots of time together as a family.  Looking forward to lots of new adventures together in 2013!