it's Christmastime!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  The house is decorated, the cookies are baked, we are singing carols, reading Christmas stories, learning lines for programs, wrapping presents, and Chase has started wearing his Santa hat.  all is right with the world :)  it just never gets old, this time of year.  I spoke to the kids at church on Wednesday night about the most wonderful gift they will ever receive.  The absolute most greatest thing they have ever been given.  God's one and only Son.  given, expecting nothing in return.  His Son and the promise of eternal life with Him.  all we need to do is trust, believe, and obey.  It's a gift that is beyond comprehension and every Christmas season my heart fills with such gratitude and humbleness to have received such a gift.

Thank you Lord for giving us your Son.  

Chase is losing teeth like it's his job. So much so, that Luke is sure that his are also going to just start falling out.

such a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with family in Ohio!  and yet again another amazing feast made by my mom.  so delicious.

Luke had his first bowling experience.  The excitement of watching the ball slowly roll down that lane was almost too much to handle.

and we got some great family pictures.  Love this crew so much!

Chase is enjoying a new game he learned from grandma and gramps.  It's a marble game that I played with my grandparents, and it warms my heart so much to now be playing it with him!

YUM!

Christmas parade with friends!  I love the traditions we have made.

from our family to yours...we wish you a very Merry Christmas season!