Christmas

Happy Birthday Jesus. That is what we want our kids to know most about why we celebrate this day. Not the presents, not Santa, not the food, but Jesus. The day He came into the world. Our Savior. This is our first Christmas having a kid who can talk so it has been so fun to get to talk with Carter about it. Even as I am writing this two days past Christmas we had this conversation today.

Carter: "Happy Halloween Mommy"
Me:"Carter, we just had Christmas, so we say "Merry Christmas"
Carter: "No it is about Jesus"
Me: "Amen"

I love the childlike faith that encourages me so often. They just believe with all their hearts. This year we heard the idea on Christmas morning to make a cake for Jesus(well Carter wanted cupcakes) but he loves to help me bake, so we went for it. It was so fun. I hope next year Tucker is not taking a morning nap so he can participate, but Carter did sing his own version of "Happy Birthday Jesus" while he was eating his cupcake.

I adore this. I especially love the "all the tents(tinsel) in the whole wide world" instead of tinsel and lights. Priceless.

 Daddy helping the boys put together the tractor from Grandpa on Christmas morning. 

 Tucker sliding down head first and Bret and Carter at the park in Denton.

Tucker doing what he does best-eating

Cheeeeese

What is this big box???

Wow

"Cool" Lightning McQueen

Adorable

flying baby

Train Conductor Part 2:)

We had a great Christmas celebrating with our families. We spent a few days up in Denton and then came home Christmas Eve to have our own Christmas here. Then we headed to my family's later that afternoon. We are beyond blessed to have such wonderful families in our life. They LOVE love our boys and are just the best. I pray those little hearts continue to be thankful for everything we have. Lord you have given us so much.