Christmas

Growing with Santa

Decorating the tree

One of the rewards of being "all potty all the time" was that William could go play at the kids' lounge at IKEA. 

Avonlea Jane took an acting class at her school and this was from her final showcase. Only a small portion was filled due to a low battery, and the second half was emailed from another parent. 

Lining up for his Henny Penny song fest

You'll have to forgive the camerawoman for some lack of steadiness; she's six.

Getting close to Christmas and running out of space around the tree.

Mary and Joseph during the church pageant dress rehearsal

Avonlea Jane said getting cast as Mary was the happiest moment of her life. 

Unfortunately, YouTube's upload limit of fifteen minutes cut off the last minute of "Joy to the World."

Listening to The Night Before Christmas at the First Church Christmas party. 

A very special guest arrived with gifts for all the kids. 

Christmas morning

New pajamas

A new painting made by Will 

The kids got an even bigger surprise Christmas morning, but it took a while for them to understand it. 

This was David's reaction when he found out the big news in November. 

Will's birthday pancakes

Happy 4th birthday, William. 

Playing with his new Keva blocks