Merry CHRISTmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas in NM. We didn't get a white Christmas, but we did get a relaxing week with my parents...and then on Christmas day, we had a full house with my brothers and their families. Always lots of fun and laughter with that gang. 

Before we left to NM, we had our Christmas at home. We started out with our yearly tradition of reading the humbling story of Jesus' birth. 

Here's Landon reading....

We had a casual pre-Christmas in pajamas. :)

One of my favorite nativities.  

Payton patiently waiting....

 Here is Landon admiring our "gas" fireplace. This was my favorite project of the year. We remodeled  the fireplace with rock, and after lots of pleading to my amazing husband, he turned it from wood burning to gas. I love it! Just click and the heat is on. 

 Father and son acting silly after I asked them to pose for me. :)

 Payton showing off her new Cardinal jersey. 

Here I am teary eyed from opening my gift from Landon. Again he blessed me with a donation to buy animals for the poor from World Vision. I know it was hard for him since he's a poor college student. I pray they always make sacrifices for others. 

Here's some of my family in NM as we get ready for a White Elephant gift exchange. 

I told my nieces and nephews to give me a silly shot, and they succeeded. :) 

 My wonderful parents.

 Me and my wonderful nephews. I didn't get a picture with my nieces because my niece living in Tx couldn't make it. Next time.  

And we always end the night with board games. These are only some of the players. 

Our 2013 Christmas photo.

Thank you, Lord, for a wonderful Christmas!

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 -