Christmas in a Nutshell.. well, with a lot of pictures..

We went to my Aunt Vickie's for a quick brunch Christmas morning and then had an official Christmas celebration tonight back at Aunt Vickie's. We had a rule today for dinner that everything we ate had to be a new recipe. I have to say that it turned out really good. And, it was a much healthier dinner than we usually have at holidays, lots of meat and veggies. Thanks to Aunt Vickie for offering up her house to all of us.

We have 3 kids now, Emery is the oldest, Brandon who is 7 months and Quinlan is 4 months. It's a whole new atmosphere with the kids around, but a fun one.


Brandon on Christmas morning


Emery opening her gifts at our house
Don't you just love the bow in her hair! Now, she thinks all bows from presents belong in her hair .. to cute!

From left to right: Brandon, Amelinda, Quinlan, me and Emery

Us with my Mom
Emery and Grandma Lola

Brandon crawling UP the stacked boxes!
One quick picture of Quinlan .. why do we always torture our babies with hats, bows and clothing? :)