Christmas Morning
I loved the look on Emma's face as she saw the presents under the tree and the over flowing stockings. She was so excited and fun to watch! We even got lots of thanks yous and hugs this morning too!

These are a few of my favorite things...

Stockings

Christmas Morning Brunch
Before the crackers...









And wearing the crowns after










Grandpa Howe and Emma


















Emma in her new very, very, very long dress made by Grandma Sandy!

More fun and love from yesterday...

Sandwich Hugs are the best!!

Our Sunday Family Christmas with Grandpa Bob, Grandma Sandy, Great Grandma T, Aunt Lori, Uncle Kevin, cousin Ethan, Auntie Shell and soon-to-be Uncle Paul

Such Cute Cousins :)

The Nutcracker Ballerina

Fun at Grandma Mary Ann and Grandpa Byron's!

We are quite quite sure who enjoyed the Barbie guitar the most...

Watching the Grinch...

Our Little Lady Bug Ballerina

Preschool Holiday Party
Singing, making necklaces and playing with friends.

Enjoying Christmas with Maddie

Frosty the snowman...
We had a wonderful time building Frosty and family. Emma even decided Frosty need a kiss. :)

Nikolausfeier
St. Nikolaus came a little late this year to the German Kita, but we had so much fun we didn't even realize it wasn't the 6th! :)

Getting ready to go to the Nutcracker Ballet

The Christmas Parade and Christkindlmarkt
Emma's German preschool was asked to walk with Saint Nick and their St. Martin's lanterns in the parade this year. A storm hit right as we began the parade route. It was cold and exciting (we were right behind the dancing girls, good golly they must have been freezing!!), but the best part was really the Glühwein and Hot Chocolate in the warming tent. Besides isn't life grand when the hardest choice to make is whether to go for the candy cane or the chocolate covered pretzel? :)