Christmas Catch-up

It's Christmas Eve and before the festivities start the fire must be started.

It's a yearly event, so it is attended to with much anticipation and concentration.

It's starting!!

So peaceful to watch.

So warm and inviting.

Even Nadia was entralled.

This is the only shot of Aleana because she took all the other pictures.

Peter wrapped up some Duplo for Ethan which is always received with a confused look that soon turns into an accepting smile. Look how proud Peter is.

yah!! We caught her laughing!

Ethan refurbished his old hockey stick by cutting it down and wrapping it with hockey tape.

He gave that to Peter who was very thankful to receive such an initiation gift.

I can't remember what this is but it's another Peter gift - to Matthew. I love catching the initial confounded looks - priceless!

Matthew looking all rosy and excited.
Time for a haircut Mom!!

Puzzles and Pajamas are the annual treasures.

I bought Will some hankerchiefs - it's an inside joke.

I will never live this one down - forgive me Will?

We bought Matthew a little MP3 player - but it's only for homework and we get to pick the music. It's suppose to help him concentrate. Any others suggestions?? He does not appreciate chamomile tea too much but he does like coffee - it's suppose to help certain kids.

Nadia recieved this pretty dress from Auntie Marj. Ethan wanted to try it on!!

Thanks Auntie!!! We love the video "God of Wonders" too - God's creation is so amazing.

Later when all the kids were in bed - Dad and daughter enjoyed the fire.

Without the flash. Can you see the fire in her eyes? It won't be the first time I am sure , if she has a temper at all like the rest of them :).

I love these pictures!!!

Where's the bearskin rug?

It really held her attention.

She probably felt it too. The quiet, the peace and the love.

After all the noisy and busy love.

The wonderful end to another wonderful Christmas.

Thank you LORD for all your blessings!!!