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December Continued

Where did the rest of December go? We are already well into January and I still haven't posted Christmas pictures or even taken down the Christmas lights! So please pardon my tardiness and enjoy our holiday photos. Although, I admit there aren't too many because I was trying to simply be a part of the experience rather than viewing it through a tiny camera lens. I discovered it's a trade-off: you either get to really enjoy the moment and not have very many photos or you have a plethora of 4 by 6 prints to look back on, but miss out on the joy of experiencing those moments live.

Benjamin was so excited that Santa had a gift for him, a whole week early!

Hmm, I'm not too sure about this guy with the funny suit and crazy facial hair...

Brayden finally discovered the tree and was putting his own personal touch on it.

Even when we have a small Christmas (i.e. less gifts), we still end up with a full tree!

Christmas Eve at the Fisher Family brought the boys two great gifts: a ride-on/walk behind tractor for Brayden (thought Benjamin wasted no time taking a turn) and a membership to over 100 children museums around the country, several in our own county!

I plan to make this shot a tradition: Christmas morning in front of the tree, wearing the pjs they received the night before.

Benjamin's stocking contained a couple small toys, a new toothbrush, an apple slicer, raisins, banana chips, and a small bag of jelly beans. Brayden got flavored cheerios, a new water bottle, and a new toothbrush also. Santa went the healthy route this year. :)

The boys got each other gifts this year. Benjamin specially picked out Brayden's gift, although I have a sneaking suspicion he was thinking about himself since it just happened to be a Thomas toy. :)

Even Sadie got in on the action with a new dog bed to keep her warm and cozy on those cold winter nights and some new dog treats picked out by Ben.

All my mom's children and grandchildren were together for the first time ever!

Nathan and I with my siblings, Stacy and Jeff.

This is what Christmas morning looked like at our house! Homemade cinnamon rolls, coffee, and family...a great combination!

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