The holidays seemed to fly by, but we managed to enjoy time with family and friends. We try to pause and focus in on what is really important during the Christmas season.
Bentley assumes that the perfect family photo involves her...just a quick licking attack on Miles first though.
As usual, Bentley jumped into the photo. She probably just wanted to help Braden feel better. He spent the day in bed with a horrible headache.
Braden was so excited to spend time with Uncle Billy, Aunt Maria, and Journee. They need to come back soon for a rain check!
Somehow Bentley missed this photo opp!
Braden came down for a quick visit before everyone had to leave. Good timing...a few presents had his name on them!
Poor Braden even mustered up a smile after he opened the Legos Grandma Judy got for him.
Matt needed to beat down Charley and Miles. After all, Charley was wearing shoes on the couch and Miles was pouring tea all over the furniture.
Journee is so sheltered. She was mesmerized by the Otter Pop Braden was eating. She sweetly attempted to cheer Braden up and it definitely helped!
Christmas eve called for some time with friends. The Beanses had us over for a nice dinner to celebrate. Cornell, Tyler, Braden and Tripp took a peek outside for evidence of Santa's sleigh.
The adults enjoyed a delicious pasta dinner while the kids indulged in pizza.
Can't really expect Braden to act serious as he eagerly anticipated Christmas.
Terri made a ton of cookies and provided way too many toppings for the kids to decorate them.
Does this even resemble a cookie?! This pile of sugar yumminess provided hours of energy.
It was almost midnight by the time we returned from the party, but it is never too late to pray. Every night during advent, Braden diligently removed a link from the chain he made at school. He then prayed a different classmate, 24 in all. Then he was off to sleep to dream about sugarplums....
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