Merry Christmas!

Lily and Papa...
Checking out Collin's stocking...
Collin on his new train...
Our Christmas Angel...
Me and my little guy...
Lily with Aunt Stacie and Aunt Jenny...
Collin's Christmas program...

This Christmas season has been a busy one!  One of the things we enjoyed most was going to Collin's Christmas program at his school.  All of the two year olds sang three songs at the start of the program.  The parents had the freedom to go up front and take pictures of their little ones during the program.  I got caught by Collin while he was on stage so he started to reach for me and cry.  Needless to say, I ended up in the program too.  I sat at the bottom of the stage and held Collin until the two year olds were dismissed.  It was quite a sight!

This was Lily's first Christmas, so it was an extra special one!  The poor baby came down with RSV on Christmas Eve.  She has been under the weather for the past several days.  We are praying for a speedy recovery for her.

Collin had a blast on Christmas morning.  His favorite thing was an automatic train that rides around on a train track.  He spent the entire day on that thing!  It was so much fun to watch him and experience Christmas through a childs eyes.  I tried to explain that it was Jesus's birthday, but I don't think he quite understood that.  He associates all birthdays with birthday cake.  I really wanted to bake a birthday cake for Jesus, but it was a little hectic with Lily not feeling well.  

My parents, sister and brother-in-law and niece and nephew came in for Christmas.  It was so much fun to spend time with them.  I just wish it didn't go by so fast!!  We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!  Happy New Year!!

Thanksgiving:

Mimi, Grandad, Lauren, Aunt Stacie, Uncle Craig, Aunt Jenny and Future Uncle Charlie, Me, Lily, Todd and Collin

Collin and Todd playing football...
Our little football player...

I know it's been a while since I last posted anything.  We have been a little busy this holiday season.  Thanksgiving was over at the Kricken's house this year.  They are good friends of Todd's parents.  It's always so much fun.  It's so amazing to see the family grow each year!  We are so thankful for God, good friends and family!

Lily is 3 months old:

I can't say it enough!  The time has flown by!  Here I am posting Lily's 3 month picture already.  She is a bundle of joy and is full of so much personality.  She likes to coo a lot and gives us plenty of toothless grins.  My heart melts with every one she gives!  She has her daddy wrapped around her little tiny fingers.  She is 13 pounds now and has started filling out her clothes a little better these days : )