merry, merry CHRISTmas.

Wow, is it really CHRISTmas?  I'm still not quite sure how we got here so fast.  Just, wow. 

 Here's some photos of life lately, in the midst of all the holiday chaos.  

 Oh, and check out the boy's school CHRISTmas play, here.   
The boys had their school CHRISTmas play and both did
IN-credible.  They never cease to amaze me.
Here's Eli performing one of his songs in chapel, the next day. 
Baby J was dying to get up on stage all week long during practice.  He kinda snuck on stage during chapel the last day of school and did some moves, clapped his hands to his heart's delight, and had the time of his life. 
I just love these three, you guys!  Baby J was too worried about his candy cane to give taking a photo a second thought.  Or, well, a first thought - but I don't care.  It totally captured the moment anyway ;)
Buuut, my Eli gave me the biggest cheese ever! 
During the class parties on the last day of school, Jeremiah was going from class to class, searching out all the goodies.  Let's just say, he found lots of good stuff.
These two kill me.  They're such sweet brothers & the very best of friends. 
Now there's a smile, Baby J.  That's what I'm talking about!
We've had some much needed time at home and Baby J has enjoyed some great, uninterrupted naps!
My baby is getting SO big, you guys. 
We've also had lots of down time and time for play.  Here, these three boys are chasing one another around the house. 
And what's a vacation without some Mine craft?! 
Or, a nap?  This sweet boy still needs them! 
I took the big boys and girls to see Frozen.  It was SO cute.  I was literally laughing out loud half the time and may have enjoyed it the most of everyone.  It. was. great. 
While we were at the movies, Baby J hung out with his big cousins, Reagan & Quincy. 
We've also enjoyed a little artwork during break.  They're in order from left to right, Silas - Eli - Jeremiah.
While wrapping our secret Santa gifts, I didn't have tags, so my little Eli Jackson helped me out! Here's his custom tags including Christmas trees, a wreath, a wise man, and the manger with baby Jesus ("because that's what Christmas is all about"). Then he wanted to draw Jesus dying on the cross. Silas told him that was Easter but Eli insisted, "no. that's Christmas too. That's why Jesus came. It *is* what Christmas is all about!"  So true.
Annnnd, we've also been to some CHRISTmas parties where we had to get all fancy and cuuuute.
And, what's a party without meeting the big, red guy?! 
Somehow, he knew just what they wanted. 
It was preeeeeetty impressive. 
And, we've decided to sleep on separate bunks. 
Oops.  Well, maybe not.  They didn't make it through the night.
#shocker 
Being a toddler is so exhausting, especially during CHRISTmas.
We went to a candlelight service on CHRISTmas Eve.
The candles were a hit with the boys.  Why do boys love fire so much?  That aside, the service was great!! 
And then, we went to another family get together.
This is probably the third photo of all five of us.  Ever.
Seriously.
Then, we came home and got in our CHRISTmas jammies.
While getting into said jammies, we may have watched this.
And then, silly mom made us pose for a selfie.
How could I not?!  Look at these cuties!!
And then we read the CHRISTmas story and went to bed.
We also set out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.  We're hoping we made the NICE list!

 There will definitely be more photos to come, but until then...

MERRY CHRISTmas!!
yes, I did.

And, for fun, here's one of my FAVORITE CHRISTmas songs, here.  Enjoy!

0 Comments