Christmas Recap

The Christmas season has passed in a blur. I think I had a good time. I'm pretty sure I ate far too many goodies. And I'm positive it will sneak up on me again next year. Here are a few of the highlights from Christmas 2008:

Little Mitchell let me dress him up as a shepherd.

Aaron let us dress him up like a shepherd too. Shocking!

Anson and Lindy playing Joseph and Mary.

Here's our version of the nativity story...short the wisemen (the Babcock's need to have more kids apparently). Baby Jesus didn't like his manger, the donkey/sheep/cow (Ellie) didn't like any of it, one of the shepherds had a watch from the future, but they were all good sports as we flashed picture after picture. I don't know that this will end up as a tradition, but it was fun to try.

Daddy, Grandpa Jones, and Uncle Steve went skiing...perfect time to steal goggles for a photo op.

My three kids hanging out in the mornings. It was lovely to be able to take it easy and not have to rush the five year-old off to school.

Then there was Christmas day...and the presents. Curtis was enthralled by the whole process...but still kept going for the train.

We attempted to distract him with a stunning pair of princess heels. It worked for all of five seconds.

I found this present under the tree. How lucky am I?

The best part of Christmas this year was that Uncle Steve was here to celebrate with our family. The kids were thrilled to have someone else to pester. Steve was good-natured and let them crawl all over him, jump around on his bed, wake him up early each morning, etc., etc. About an hour after he left to fly back to England Ellie asked, "When is Uncle Steve coming home?" I guess mom and dad just aren't going to cut it anymore.

Merry Christmas everyone!