Merry Christmas!

Happy holidays! We are enjoying winter break and keeping busy with the kids. The weather surprised everyone with a little snowfall yesterday afternoon and so we took advantage of it and headed outside for a few hours. The four of us built three snowmen in our yard and then Alyssa built another one this morning with Papa at their house.

Lauren still insists on wearing summery dresses on these chilly winter days. She finally agreed to leggings and even sometimes pants underneath to keep her warm.

Christmas day. The girls really like the cat and kitten that Grandpa and Grandma H sent. The cats purr, move and meow and seem so life-like.

Santa pancakes for breakfast!

The stockings stuffed by Mr. Clause and an empty plate and mug on the mantle with just a few cookie crumbs left.

Holiday card-2009.

Wishing a warm and happy holiday season to all our dear friends!