Christmas Review (In Pictures)

**Warning: highly photo-intensive entry**

We had Christmas. With all the laughter and excitement and cookies and lounging about that it entails.

Some pictures of our festivities:

A couple nights ago, Jameson opened a gift of matching "Cousin Pajamas." I wasn't there since I was feeling rather poorly that evening, but Daniel took pictures for me. Unfortunately, the whole thing ended up being more torturous for Jameson than anything else!




I think he was very happy to be rescued from Gabriel's grasp!


On Christmas Eve, we tried to get some pictures before heading over to the Candlelight Service (which was absolutely beautiful and special).


How canned is Bronwyn's grin?


Not much better...


Oh wait! Let's add 2 more people, because then it's sure to turn out gggreat!!


Later that night, Daniel worked on assembling the kitchen set I purchased on eb@y last spring. While he did that, I stuffed stockings, made the blueberry buckle for Christmas morning breakfast, set the breakfast table, and got into pjs. "Some assembly required," was rather an understatement. But it was worth it.







Christmas morning dawned not-so-early for this household. A late night before meant our kids slept until 7am. I must say, though, that it didn't take long after waking to get the stockings emptied and begin enjoying the spoils.


Aubrey with her very first stocking


Jackson test driving his new motorcycle


Bronwyn's favorite stocking gift was the new outfit for baby Hannah


I think Daniel is excited in response to the candy canes Bronwyn is showing him. I don't actually think he's that stoked about new dress socks.


Gabriel with his stocking loot.


The opening of stockings was followed by breakfast together. From there, I have no pictures of the day. It's hard to keep a camera going when you have four kids. At least that's my excuse this year.

Maybe I was just too too busy enjoying myself!