Merry Christmas!

We had a nice Christmas! The best part was that is was Nolan's 1st Christmas! Although he didn't understand what Christmas was, he sure enjoyed playing with all the new toys:) This year Layla was very excited for Santa to come but also very excited that we were celebrating Jesus's Birthday. We want our children to understand that it is nice to receive gifts but even better to give to others and that the reason we are celebrate Christmas is it is the birth of Jesus. So Layla decorated a cupcake and we sang "Happy Birthday" to Jesus!! But obviously Layla loved all the new toys:) We are happy that Grammy and Grandpop were at our house for Christmas...Thank You for coming to celebrate Christmas with us!

Layla made sure that Santa and the Reindeer ate our goodies!

 Mommy's good friend Nichol got this Huge Bear for the Kids...they love it!

Thank You Auntie Nichol!

 Nolan seems to like his new house Santa brought for him:)!

 ....and so does Layla!

Hi Big Guy! 

Happy 1st Christmas Nolan!!!

 Nolan opening his first present from Santa!

 Soft Cars!

...exactly what Layla asked Santa to bring to Nolan:)

 Nolan gave Layla an Ariel doll, dress, shoes and crown!

Layla gave Nolan "Scout"

 American Girl Wagon from Grammy and Grandpop!

 Santa brought Layla her 1st American Girl Doll!!

Bitty Baby named "Ariel"

 Presents for Grandpop!

 Presents for Grammy!

 Canvas Picture of the kids!

 Opening presents for Daddy!

 "Never Give Up"

....to hang all of Daddy's Medals from his races! 

 "Ariel"

 Grandpop helping put toys together!

Snuggled up in the Blanket from Aunt Joanne, Uncle John, Matthew and Madison!

Presents from Auntie Jenny and Uncle Mark!

Princess Bath Towel...Layla loves it!

 Hello Kitty Scrapbooking Set!

 Blanket and Pillow for Nolan! 

Thank You Auntie Jenny and Uncle Mark...We Love You Both!

Loving the House!

Sam enjoying his gift from the Kids!

 Jackson liked his too...although he doesn't play very much anymore.
Jackson turned 12 in November!

 Presents Layla made at school...So Cute!

 Layla making a cupcake for Jesus and Nolan!

We sang "Happy Birthday" to both...since we won't see Grammy and Grandpop for Nolan's 1st Birthday.

 Happy 1st Christmas and Birthday!!

 Birthday presents from Grammy and Grandpop!

Christmas Eve!

We hung out at home Christmas Eve day and went to Christmas Mass and out to dinner after. Layla loves playing games...so of course she asked Grammy and Grandpop to play some games with her! Today Nolan took his first steps! It was so Cute:) Soon he will be off and running....I can wait for the running;)

Playing GO FISH with Pop!

Grandpop and Layla!

Candy Land with Grammy!

Ready for Church!

Putting out the goods for Santa and his Reindeer!

Layla told Mommy what to write....and wrote her own name:)