the days before Christmas

Our December days were full of fun. Here's some pictures of what went on last month.



We attempted a picture of all three kids for our Christmas card. Take one was at church.



Take two was at home. These pictures turned out pretty well, but in the end we decided not to send Christmas cards this year. The added stress of getting the card designed, ordered, paid for, addressed and stamped was not worth it!



A few days later we hosted the FCA Christmas party at our house. We love these kids and enjoy having them over each week.



Doak's preschool put on a program and Brock and I loved watching it.



Brock was such a good boy-he sat on the pew with his cheerios and water and happily played during the whole performance.



Brock and Mommy before the show started.



Later that week the boys and I helped serve a Christmas brunch at Addie's school.



After brunch we went to class with Addie for her puzzle exchange. Addie and her sweet friend Trinity loved their puzzles.



Daddy was able to join us for Doak's school party the last week of school.



Addie helped Doak with his Christmas tree snack.



I love these big kids!



After school let out we had a whole week at home before we began our Christmas travels. The kids watched a few Christmas movies, including my favorite, White Christmas!



Addie and Doak worked their new puzzles over and over.



There were fun bath times for all the kids.



And Addie and Doak slept together every night over Christmas break. I'm so thankful for the special friendship they have!



We got together with some wonderful church friends for our Home Group Christmas party.



We had a delicious meal, good fellowship, and a White Elephant gift exchange.



Lucky Keri won this recliner. It has been passed back and forth during the White Elephant gift exchange for the past few years. I don't know if we have the commitment to keep it in our garage for a whole year just to pass it on next year!



On December 23rd we drove to Keri's mom's to begin our Christmas festivities. The whole family got together to see Santa Claus the Musical at Casa Manana. I love this tradition!



Brock with Uncle Bryan and Camryn



Keri and me at Casa Manana



On the way back to Jack and Dianna's we drove through downtown Fort Worth and saw these beautiful lit trees! The kids sang Christmas carols all the way home.