Christmas 2008

Christmas is a day of miracles. Last night 8 more inches of snow was added to our existing few feet. A winter wonderland for sure! Needless to say, we did not venture out on the roads to go to church. Instead, we stayed home and read the Christmas story and the boys filled in parts where we stopped. We had cake to celebrate "Jesus' birthday" at Connor's request. We listened to Christmas music and enjoyed a nice dinner together with our friend Heidi. We also taped the boys getting in their PJ's and singing which I will post. We thought it was such a relaxing night! Then came bedtime....Connor's tummy hurt and he couldn't sleep. Owen couldn't stop fidgeting and moving all around his bed. They were a little too excited. This morning the boys were awake around 6:30, their normal time. We got up and found them both under the covers of Connor's bed just giggling. Apparently, Connor was so worried that since Owen wouldn't go to sleep last night, Santa may not have come so he had already come down to investigate and found carrots nibbled on, cookies eaten, and an empty glass of milk. He was reporting his findings to his brother. We all raced downstairs to see what was happening and they were sooo amazed by all of the presents. Connor raced through his presents and Owen took a little more time. Scott and I didn't get a chance to open any of ours until theirs were all out of their boxes. (The people who package toys are psychotic!) They have played all day long. Scott spent much of the day, bless his heart, constructing a marble maze with Connor that had like 500 pieces. He looked like he enjoyed it as much as Connor! These boys continue to be our miracle and their love and good nature (even when they are avoiding sleep) amaze us each day. We know we don't get to spend these holidays with our families since we live all the way out here, but we hope they know how much we love them and how much a part of our life and traditions they are! Blessings to all and Merry Christmas!