Merry Christmas!

Christmas Day finally arrived.  The boys had been waiting and waiting and waiting.  I think these smiles will show that they were not disappointed :)

 My little Santa crew!

 Stocking time.

 They had to hold everything they got at once.

 Mommy and Daddy's present......

 A fort building kit for the living room :)

 We were asked to carry the gifts up during Mass this year.  Let me tell you I think that was the most nervous 30 seconds in a while (luckily St. John has a very short aisle).  I was so nervous Lucas was going to spill the very heavy, very full bowl of hosts,,... but he didn't and everything was great :)

 Let the fort building begin.  Ben installed hooks on the walls all around the living room so there are endless possibilities.

 Perfect place to hang out.

Christmas is so fun, but soooooo exhausting

Christmas Eve!

Merry Christmas Eve from the Hales.

 Ana, Sam and Adam at dinner.

 13 of the sweetest cousin crew.

 Auntie K made her godchildren some pretty sweet and special stockings.

 Lucas and Lucy got each other in the cousin secret Santa :) I think he loved his volcano book.

Lucas picked out this Piggie and Elephant book for her :)

 

 Ana's new pretend makeup kit was the hit of the night though!

 Everyone waited for their turn :)

Cheers to 35

This year was a quiet birthday.  I went to a trampoline work out class in the AM, my brother and mom stopped by with cake and a present, we baked some cookies and had dinner at Marion's pizza.  Thanks for all the birthday wishes from everyone :)

 Dinner time!

 Lucas decorating.

 Adam helping out.

 Now, Caleb's turn.

And who could resist this cute fireman/Captain America?!?!