Tis the Season

We started off the Christmas season with our 1st band concert. We have a child in the band!!!

It's Benny. He's the 2nd row clarinet.

We are so proud! It's been so amazing seeing him learn to read music and play recognizable songs in just a few months.

Work has been a crazy headache for Josh and I the last few months. But thankfully, our staff Christmas party was a bright moment for everyone. And things are running smoothly again.

My favorite picture! Terra, one of our hygienists, putting bling on Josh's head. She's so fun!

Josh's dental assistant Wendy is on the left. She's fantastic! They make a great team and have been working together for almost 10 years.

Over the past few months, I have become very attached to all of these people. They are each so unique and important. I love them all.

Christmas Eve service at Greater Life Church, only 5 minutes from home.

We met friends for our 1st candle light service.

Blessed. Love them all.

Christmas morning! Two kids still in onesies makes me very happy!

This year was the latest we've ever waited to get gifts. Glad we pulled it off.

We had the kids pick out most of their gifts to help us out.

Aaron in his new Attack on Titan sweatshirt. So cuddly and taller than me!

Next stop Mimi's house!!

Joyce spoils us by cooking the entire meal plus snacks. I appreciate it more than any gift.

Our game of choice this year was TriBond from Beloit, WI. Addy and I won!!!

The kids decorated a few days prior. Note the pickle cookie! Love them.

Addy was asked by one of her favorite teachers to paint a picture of his daughter as a gift. This is the original photograph.

And THIS is Addy's painting she spent many hours perfecting. WOW!

We have so many artists in our family. Here is Jackson's current art project. So cool!