More Family Time

We're training Marcus early for family card games.

Finally! A week after her arrival, Ellen finally walked up to Leah and held out her arms to be held.

We had a great trip to the zoo with RJ's family and Grandma and Grandpa.

Christmas (Dec 25)

Another great new toy!

Reading with Grandma

He came! Dudley stunned the kids (and entertained the adults) in Dad's great costume, complete with old-fashioned eyeglasses! The boys would have been convinced by anyone, but even six-year-old Nana wondered if this was really Santa.

Christmas morning

Christmas (Dec 24), cont.

A happy girl next to her favorite new toy

Careful gingerbread house construction...

...and a gingerbread house earthquake!

Christmas (Dec 24)

This present was a big hit--here's a "Jingle Bells" duet

Opening presents with Grandma

Family Dinner #1

Who knew our little house could hold so many people??

Leah's Here!

Leah's arrival marked the beginning of the Christmas festivities!

The cousins played the "make a mess" game, more fun than the following "clean it up" game.

Aunt Leah coaches the three older kids on making Christmas cookies.

Happy Birthday, Ellen!

Lucia Morning

Breakfast with matching Lucia outfits (and don't they look alike??)

Santa Lucia at School

In past years, Marcus has sat like a deer in the headlights for these events. This year, he sang! You can see him looking very happy--furthest tomte (red elf) back by the tree.

Christmas Decorating

Look--no cast!

Beautiful Baby

Grandma Betsy caught this great moment.