Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I hope you had a wonderful time celebrating Jesus' birthday. Here are some highlights from our Christmas celebrations for you. I tried matching the pictures with some Christmas songs for fun.

O Christmas Tree

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Over the River and through the Woods

...to Grandmother's house we go.

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

I Saw Mommy (or Nanna) Kissing... Joshua

'Twas the night before Christmas

Sleep Well Little Children

Rockin' around the Christmas Tree


Joy to the World!


I'll be home for Christmas

It's the most wonderful time of the year





Jolly Old Saint... Joshua

Thankful for Family

Everyday I am thankful for the blessings God has given me. At the top of that list is my family. I'm thankful for how sweet my little toddler is when he gives out kisses I haven't asked asked for, how he smiles at me, how he cares for his sister and how he's learning to serve others. I'm thankful for the bundle of joy I have sitting in my lap right now watching my every move, Miss Rachel. She's full of smiles, easy to tickle, growing up fast, and sleeps through the night- yeah! I'm thankful for my husband and best friend, Jason; for the humor he brings to our relationship and family, for cooking and helping out, and so much more. Lastly, I'm thankful my friends and family who answer my questions, encourage, support and love me. Thank you!

Unfortunately we didn't take that many family photos. I'm sorry. Here are some though. Compare this one to last year of Josh.

Ace teaching Josh how to build

Our 1st Trip to the Zoo!

Thank you to the Grandparents

Thank you for all your help these past few weeks with Rachel and Josh!

We are thankful for each of you. Can you move closer?

Fun times in TN

This weekend, Josh and I went to Maryville, TN to visit his Oma and Opa. Not only did we get to see them but also his Great-Grandma Hanes and cousins Jim, Julie, Katie, Riley, Shelby, and Leah.

Riley and Shelby on the tractor

Josh exploring with bubbles...

with Opa and the windchimes...

with a tinman...

with Riley and the rock wall...

with Shelby and the deck...

with a glass and water pitchers...

on a swing...

and with family!