Christmas Part 1

Oh, how fun Christmas is with kids.  It was always fun before, but not like this.  I am also aware that our presence at family gatherings has increased in importance since the kids were born because, let's face it, they want to see the kids.  Our kids were showered with gifts over a 4 day period.  The kids began to think of opening presents as if it were a sport.  Our first gathering was at the Baker's.  Boy, they were spot on with their gifts.   

I love that it was Aunt Ann that got Jude his first fishing pole.  I can see him begging to go to her house to fish one day.

Our little fashionista rocking a headband and a hat

Jude is more than obsessed with fishing so this was probably his most prized gift.

Rema Dancers

...another trip to Rema Bible College to see the lights.  The kids LOVE going.  They like the music and the ability to walk around the lights.  Last night Jude could not stop dancing.  It was so cute.

Our Little Ballerina--Nutcracker Style

...the Nutcracker.  After months of rehearsals it was finally time to watch our angel on stage.  Seeing her perform is like crack, at least what I assume crack is like in terms of addictive powers.  She was so excited to be on stage.  We were so excited to be in the audience.  It was a great performance by the South Tulsa Children's ballet.

We are so blessed to have Bennie, Jamie, and Ian in our lives.  They are truly family to us.

The boys!  Can you believe all 4 of them sat through the whole thing without complaining.  I think they liked it.

Of course Ginny and Pop were there to watch.  Papa Ron and Grandma Donna were also there, but somehow I failed to get a picture.

School Programs!

...school programs!  Can I just say that I love them?  How cute is Kate in her Native American costume made out of a paper bag?  She was so excited to have her mommy, daddy, Jude, and Ginny come watch.

It may be a school program, but Daddy wants her to be perfect.

Jude like the Christmas program best, although Kate was a bit under the weather.

That's our little angel with the purple sleeves.