playing so sweet togther
I think this pinstriped suit is my favorite this year. This is his Sunday look. As much as I tuck his shirt in it's always partially untucked if not all the way untucked.
such a clown
our princess
trying for a group hug.... 
not really working....
Jake started using Luke lower lip sucking trick. Braces, here we come.
Everyone looking at Daddy (instead of me)- trying to get them to smile for the camera
The one standby I always do for Christmas, besides pajamas, is a new sunday outfit for each of the kids. They weren't being very cooperative in the photo shoot, though. Surprise, surprise. Somehow we did manage a few cute ones. I love seeing them all dressed up!
With all the snow we got- we HAD to make a snowman. :) We spent a few days making goodies. We make toffee, sugar cookies, fudge (a new recipe, topped with white chocolate- super tasty!), snickerdoodles, and chocolate dipped pretzels. I was going to try to do some more, but this was plenty!
The kids also had fun doing some painting. I RARELY let them get out the paint. Between the mess, aprons staying on, the set up and clean up- it's just not my thing. But they seemed to have fun.
Jake loves to color now
This one was my favorite- Cassidy's rendition of a Christmas tree
We stole this decorating tip from our sister in law...
If we forget to lay down the chairs, this is the result....
Except for usually there is a lot more damage being done.The stockings look full to me!
Cookies we left out for him
Our Christmas tree
Jake, just taking it all in
Wow! A storm trooper costume!
R2D2 playdough toys
Littlest pet shops!
Jake could care less about the presents- the real treasure was the tissue paper he ripped to shreds
Warren having as much fun as the kids with the new toys
Yoda had a fabulous day with his new toys as well. Jake seemed to like Yoda's gifts better than his own.
Trying out the playdough
It was a fun, pajama filled day. Very relaxing.
When Jake is really excited about something he's eating he sucks it to death- or nurses it as we call it. Here he is- LOVING this roll. We crack up everytime we see him doing it.
This is the best we could get!
Yoda- standing in front of the camera
Almost got the dog in... 
It's always quite the production trying to get a family picture in our jams on Christmas Eve. But well worth the effort. It makes for some fun memories. 
So, I'm on the hunt. I've been researching bike trailers/stroller combos. Does anyone have a brand they love/hate? I'm hopeful it will be a little warmer for the boys in the cold. Hopefully the rain guard will keep the wind off them?? Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated!!
Pregnant Mary- wishing she could ride the donkey. Joseph laughing at her.
Mary and Joseph with a visit from the shepherd
Wiseman holding the donkey
Wisemen and Joseph
Donkey kissing the baby Jesus
Joseph 
Mary and baby 
Turning off the batteries on our baby Jesus. We had a very sweet and serious shepherd.
Warren and I- the wisemen. Jake shedded the donkey costume and doubled as a wiseman. 
