Christmas Photo Recap

The past week was filled with Christmas festivities galore. This post is basically a photo recap of our week.

This photo was taken on the night of our family gift exchange: Each child was given $10 to buy gifts for everyone else in the family... they loved it. The kids bought things like Ring Pops candy, M&Ms, juggling balls, finger puppets, and more.

Azael demonstrates his 2-ball juggling skills.

Heathcliffe's brother Ossian & s-i-l Emily sent Jane an adorable Winnie-the-Pooh doll, which Jane carried EVERYWHERE that night!

After our family gift exchange, we left town for a few days to enjoy some time with Jen's parents and extended family. In this photo our kids pose with Grandma & Grandpa prior to Christmas Eve church services.

Here we are with Jen's parents, and brother Josh & fiance Erica and brother Jeff & wife Tiffany. Baby Mason was sleeping and not in the picture.

Back at home. An artistic overhead shot (taken by MM) of our kids opening the gifts Santa left for them last night. Santa was super smart and knew just when we'd be back from visiting extended family.

Ephraim & Jane opening gifts from Santa. Azael shows Daddy a cool gift. (Check out MM's sweet sideburns.)

Lorelai with her new Leap Frog toy.

Silas with his new Orange Puffle! Yes!

We had a lovely day relaxing and playing with all the new toys.

Merry Christmas.