Chritsmas 2008

We had a great Christmas. We have a lot to be grateful for this year. Christmas Eve is always my favorite. The little nativity pageant was so cute. Katy reprised her role as Mary, Chucky debuted as Joseph and Anna was the sweetest angel. Colton and Dallin rounded out the scene as the sheppards and Johnny's Noah stole the show as the smiliest baby Jesus ever!

The first gift the kids opened on Christmas morning were the gifts they had made for each other. This was really fun and they each put a lot of thought into what they could make that the others would like. Katy made homemade scented play dough, Chucky made the girls ribbon covered hair clips, and Anna made paper crowns with stick on jewels and LOTS of glitter. The rest we kept simple with one gift for each from mom & dad and something for the family.

We had breakfast with my parents and then spent the late morning and early afternoon with our Mennig family. We love that we can do these special things with so much family around us and our dear friends as well. It's been a wonderful Holiday and I am sorry to see it passing.

But I love New Years and making resolutions and the chance to reflect and set goals. Thanks everybody for letting me see your Christmas' through your blogs and for being a part of all the good feelings!