So let's all travel back in time... to late December, 2011!
Christmas Morning! Santa was hungry, having consumed several cookies and a full glass of milk!
Opening stocking stuffers.
Deacon is THRILLED with his new 5-pack of Sharpies.
And Maren is excited about her new Scotch Tape dispenser!
A new journal! She's been writing in it every day.
Whatever this rubber creature is, Deacon is happy to have it.
A big rubber bug. Ugh.
A gummi seahorse!
Deacon had three items on his Christmas list: A relief map of the world, a relief map of the United States, and a box of white cheddar Cheez-Its. Santa delivered Item #1 in a big way!
Closeups of the notes the kids left for Santa...
...and Santa's note to the kids!
Later that morning - church! Maren sang with the kids' choir. The parents enjoyed a primo photo-op.
Close-up of Steve's Han Solo in Carbon Freeze iPhone Cover. Because it's cool.
Maren!
The kids really rocked out, especially at the 3rd service (they sang twice, at the 9:30 and 11:30 services).
Maren again!
Later... what's Christmas Day without a nice foot soak?? Santa gave Maren her very own foot spa, and Jeni happened to have one as well, so with the nice weather and all, it was a perfect day to soak their feet.
Later in the afternoon... Christmas dinner! Jeni, Maren and Deacon enjoy tri tip, mashed potatoes, smiley fries and mac & cheese.
Maren opens a present from Jeni...
A matching roller skate "Best Friends" necklace!
Ally and Kathy open presents, too.
Deacon rips up paper and acts tough.
Trying to look like he's using the Force to levitate the torn paper.
Maren and Jeni got walkie-talkies! Now they can call each other from their rooms. The walkie-talkies supposedly have a 9-mile range, and so far they work great!
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Maren and Jeni, wearing their new matching jammies, use their new walkie-talkies.
Opening stocking stuffers.
Deacon is THRILLED with his new 5-pack of Sharpies.
And Maren is excited about her new Scotch Tape dispenser!
A new journal! She's been writing in it every day.
Whatever this rubber creature is, Deacon is happy to have it.
A big rubber bug. Ugh.
A gummi seahorse!
Deacon had three items on his Christmas list: A relief map of the world, a relief map of the United States, and a box of white cheddar Cheez-Its. Santa delivered Item #1 in a big way!
Closeups of the notes the kids left for Santa...
...and Santa's note to the kids!
Later that morning - church! Maren sang with the kids' choir. The parents enjoyed a primo photo-op.
Close-up of Steve's Han Solo in Carbon Freeze iPhone Cover. Because it's cool.
Maren!
The kids really rocked out, especially at the 3rd service (they sang twice, at the 9:30 and 11:30 services).
Maren again!
Later... what's Christmas Day without a nice foot soak?? Santa gave Maren her very own foot spa, and Jeni happened to have one as well, so with the nice weather and all, it was a perfect day to soak their feet.
Later in the afternoon... Christmas dinner! Jeni, Maren and Deacon enjoy tri tip, mashed potatoes, smiley fries and mac & cheese.
Maren opens a present from Jeni...
A matching roller skate "Best Friends" necklace!
Ally and Kathy open presents, too.
Deacon rips up paper and acts tough.
Trying to look like he's using the Force to levitate the torn paper.
Maren and Jeni got walkie-talkies! Now they can call each other from their rooms. The walkie-talkies supposedly have a 9-mile range, and so far they work great!
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Maren and Jeni, wearing their new matching jammies, use their new walkie-talkies.
It was great spending Christmas with our good friends this year. Looking forward to a happy and healthy 2012!
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