Light Night 2012

This family tradition began years ago when Matt and I were dating. Christmas is our favorite time of year and we love to go on adventures to find the best lights in town. Then once all of my sisters are in town, we have a big breakfast for dinner and take them on a light tour.  This year, El's boyfriend Eric flew in the day of just in time for all the fun!

Blueberry pancakes, eggs, and bacon

This is pretty much El's favorite thing to do every year.  This is her reaction to her favorite house that she has seen every year but still gets this excited about...and makes us drive by at least twice, usually three times before we can leave.

I love this picture, I love this tradition!  Light Night 2012, a SUCCESS!

Christmas Day

Christmas Morning

Jack and Mama

Mama and Pops

Our little MoMo

Stockings from Santa

Showing off gifts to Andma

Yay!

Moses loves his new "baby"

They even look pretty bright and early.

Daddy and MoMo

Opening presents!!!

Christmas Afternoon

Cousin Gift Exchange

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve

Ellen is super into home videos.  She likes to pull out the ones from when 

we were like 10 years old and embarrass us...she did that for hours while she was here.

 Morning Manicures

 Afternoon Sugar Cookie Fiesta

 Moses providing so much help by pouring an entire bottle of little 

tiny sprinkles on the table and floor for us!

 Checking Norad Santa with Pops on his phone every 10 minutes, literally.

Christmas Eve Service

Little known fact: Ellen and I asked the hot drummer in the back to play on Christmas Eve the day before service because he's our favorite. :)

Putting out reindeer food in the snow

Opening one present on Christmas Eve

A soft blankie for Boss

a new ball for Mo

and the camo bedding set that Jack has been wanting all year!

Christmas Fun

Santa Claus is coming to town

and bringing lots of snow

and a school Christmas Party

and lots and lots of people

with lots and lots of hugs

and lots and lots of kisses

and most of all, lots of fun!

my favorite part of this picture: they were being babysat at the Schwarz's house, by none other than Mr. Bob himself!

A Mid-December Picture Reel

 

 Dressed up for a good friend's 50th Birthday Party!

 Uncle Jeff putting MoMo to sleep

 Chuck playing an awesome semi-truck game with the boys on his phone

 Jack creaming Uncle Jeff in checkers!

 

 Some tired boys after a big night of visiting with Uncle Luke and Jeff

Vanguard Family Ministry Christmas Program

 Jack and Hannah worshiping together

 Matty V and his Mini-Me

 His two biggest fans got to drum with him during the program!

 A sleepover with Auntie M!

I have had this picture and forgot to post it!  Nate and Mo snuggling up for Phineas and Ferb, a pretty common occurrence for those two.