Merry Christmas

Usually I have to sort through over 200 photos for posting and saving and such. This year, I only have 26!!! Very simply: my mother didn't come. When she is here she is really good about capturing all the special moments. All of them. Plus, isn't it easier to take photos when there is someone else manning the children? So, at least I got what I did! (Right, Mom?!)

Attempt at children's photo - Warren is doing something very dramatic over my head. Landon appears to be the only one concerned for me.
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The entire time we've been married we have sort of argued about what our Christmas tradition will be. This year we tried opening gifts on Christmas day. I think it's gunna stick. This is the kids opening ONE present on Christmas Eve. It's a movie for us all to watch. Given Warren's love of film, I think this is a tradition that will also stick.
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In jammies!
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Reading a Christmas story.
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Santa's cookies are ready!
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And so are we!
Putting this together for the kids felt so good.
Thank you, LORD for sending your Son.
And for your abundant blessings!
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The After.
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These little mini-heroes were in the boys' stockings. And now, on Dec. 30, they are officially all missing.
Santa should know better.
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