Dog Sitting Maggy

My Aunt was up north for Christmas, so we were able to 

watch her dog Maggy that week. She is still a puppy, so she had LOTS of energy. 

She loves to play, jump around, and likes to be held. Fred was quite interested in this 

fuzzy ball of energy, but she was a bit too hyper for him. 

After a while, he decided to keep his distance and just observe. :)

Christmas Day

This year was special for us because for the first time in many years, 

we didn't have to go ANYWHERE on Christmas Day! 

It was great to just sit around the house and spend time with family! :) 

 Reading the Bible before we start the gifts

Gifts...

 play-dough from Hannah... :-/

Josiah got a pocket knife from Hannah

 I am not a fan a chunks of stuff in my food...

like chunks of tomatoes in spaghetti sauce.

So, I got Mom a Hand blender, which she has been wanting 

because her other one broke. However, we found out that

this one doesn't work to great either... :(

 we were able to all pitch in and get Hannah a western dish set. 

She loved it! :)

C.H. Spurgeon's "Morning and Evening" from Dad and Mom :) 

Nathan got "Mountain Rain" from Dad and Mom

Jo got "C.T.Studd" from Mom and Dad. We loved all the books! :)

 Daniel got Cowboy boots and some western wear 

from Dad and Mom. He was very excited! :)

 I got Dad a gift card to Radio Shack. I love that store! :)

Mom got a necklace from Dad! It's beautiful! 

 handsome!

 Hannah reading a book of tongue twisters that I got for Daniel

"stick 'em up!" 

Merry Christmas! :)

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve with Mom's family! :) 

Christmas Hors d'oeuvres

 reading of the Christmas story...

 Hannah, Nathan, and Baki

 Gifts...

 Daniel's outfit from Aunt Tawnya....cool.... ;)

 Uncle Dale got a series of "Victory at Sea" episodes.

 Lovely.....

 Jo and his flannel shirt...

 like the boutonniere? ;)

 Daniel's outfit from Baki.....snazy! ;)

 It's a custom in our family to wear the ribbons 

and bows that come on your presents...

Just how you wear them....is up to you :-/

 Hannah and I both got vests from Baki, from 

Christopher & Banks! One of my favorite stores! :)

 Merry Christmas Everyone! :)