We're Back

Wow, where does the time go? Basketball season started in November and we have been on the go ever since. In December, we had the pure blessing of having Janeen's family and Jarrod's family with us for Christmas. We kept with some of our traditions and added some more. It' been over a month, but I will try to highlight with words and pictures the joy we had being together.
Wii time
Dodger and Ranger getting to know eachother again.
one way of limiting the dish load, names on cup
Games are always popular. Here Hunter, Luke, Michael, and Evan are playing Settlers of Caton a new game introduce to us. Another new game we played as a group was Bunco. Just a little secret, Porter is the best partner!
Our traditional hike. Hunter and Lucas coming back from Bamboo Forest
Brad posing with the beautiful Christmas brunch handmade by Janeen and I.
The reactment of Jesus' birth- Elizabeth as Elizabeth, Annalise as Joseph
Elizabeth and Samuel enjoying the short snowstorm
The girls building memories together at build bear, while the boys waited patiently...for a long time.

We consider ourselves blessed when family visits. There is nothing better than opening up our home to 13 wonderful, fun, considerate people!