A Christmas With Family

It was a beautiful Christmas celebrating Christ's birth with our family in Minnesota.  We had a  whirlwind trip, full of unanticipated moments that only children can bring.  Like the screams of joy that ensued as we could see downtown Minneapolis approaching on the drive up north.  Or sleeping on the floor next to Owen, who was sick on Christmas Eve - but not too sick to wake up and open up his stocking.  

There were many people who were missed in my picture taking over those crazy two days.  But I am thankful for the memories that were captured on film and those that were not.  We are blessed to have so much love in our lives.  We are thankful for Christ's coming and that we can celebrate His presence each day.  

In order of appearance - some of our moments with family:

Reading books with Auntie Christine

 Ella and Mark

 Ryan, Ella, Owen and Mark

 Owen and Mark....don't they look like trouble? 

 Ryan and Ella

 Auntie Christine and Samuel

 Reading the Advent Story with Ella, Auntie Lisa, Naomi and Owen

 I love all of the different faces in this one!  Lisa, Naomi, Owen and Grandma Sue

 Ella and Auntie Megan

 Ella and Naomi