Merry Christmas...from a distance!

Merry Christmas! We love & miss all of you. We are sad we couldn't spend Christmas next to all of you but we are extremely thankful to be blessed w/ love from the Maassel clan & our good friends the Hildebrands. We traveled through the snow last night (Christmas Eve) to make it to candlelight service at church. We are thankful we did because it was a powerful service & you could feel Jesus' presence.















The hosts.....we love having a full house! It just felt like Christmas w/ the falling snow, the kids playing w/ new toys, great food, and family & friends all around.















Our dear friends Russ & Linda.....it wouldn't be Christmas without them. This year they brought a fabulous rack of lamb & tabuli (sp?). They are great cooks!

















The Maassels.... their strength as a couple & parents was shining bright last night.















Sophie...in her new dress from Madison & Alley. She had soooo much fun playing with all the kids & new toys. The excitement was a little too much for her & by 9:00 she was toast!

"Osh Kosh..Big Josh"...in all his glory pulling himself up on the furniture to stand tall with the big kids. Don't try to hold him down because he'll break out his wrestling moves and before you know it YOU will be pinned.

















Drewsie.... definitely isn't a follower. He just had fun playing with trucks, easy bake ovens & whatever else he can find. And please don't forget the juice....






















"Wacky Jackie" ... The ring leader & care provider. He and Lauren would fight with swords, microphones, or whatever else they could find. When Lauren would get hurt Jack would turn to comfort her. Too sweet!















Growin Bowan ... watch out....he will tackle you! Don't get between him & a cookie.

Princess Lauren.... dancing, singing, and entertaining is her passion. She kept us laughing!