Christmas Memories

I didn't expect it, but homeschooling seemed to slow the entire Christmas season down and overflow it with meaning for us. Our home was really filled with the spirit of Christmas as we took time to carefully select gifts, create goodie plates for friends, study Christmas and other holiday celebrations, and just enjoy our time together. Even though I didn't take many pictures to capture how we spent our time, I do want to throw a few up with the hope that they'll help me remember what a special time of year it was for us.

The kids acting out the Nativity on Christmas Eve.



Shepherd Micah & Wise Man Gabe (who insisted on the upside down headwear) visiting the baby Jesus.

Autumn and I making Christmas morning cinnamon rolls in our darling aprons my sister Eve handcrafted for us. Even though mine seems to be shrinking by the day, we are getting tons of use out of them both!!



We each took turns opening gifts, which is why 3 children have stopped to see what their older brother received. So much more enjoyable for everyone this way!



Gabe had to immediately change into his Thomas pj's. Another one bites the dust to the train obsession!

Rewind... and Happy Birthday, Micah!!

So I'm 4 months late with this post. At least we celebrated on time!
Micah excited about his new snow boots. This is one boy who is very easy to please! Just let him gorge himself at an all-you-can-eat buffet, give him a few birthday gifts & then some cake and ice cream to round out the day. He knows what he likes.

Gabe caught wearing Micah's new snow boots, while the older kids all ran off to test out the new toys. What a little lumberjack.


7 is a lot of candles for one guy!! :)