Merry Christmas!

Another year winding down...another Christmas celebration.

I really could not have asked for a better holiday (except maybe to have my CA family and friends around). 

But from a great Christmas Eve church service...to a Christmas day full of family and fun...it was a great holiday season and a wonderful way to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

This year the kids were once again spoiled by the man in the big red suit.

Caden received a drum set...complete with noise (and a learn-to-play-book).  He has been asking for YEARS for a drumset, so this truly was a special gift for him.

Cavin received a new lacrosse long pole.  He looks at them in adoration every time we go through a sporting goods store.  So to have one for his own was a great thing for him.

Jacie received Holly and Nicholas, the newest American Girl dolls to enter the family.  Her smile was one to be remembered forever.  And I know she will cherish those dolls forever.

As for Chris and I...we were truly blessed this year and able to treat ourselves to some very nice gifts as well as a 2013 FAMILY CRUISE!  YAY!!!

Me and my girl!

silly Jacie

Ho Ho Ho!!!  The kids were so nervous to see Santa!

A little target practice at Bass Pro

 Tree decorating

Jacie before her Christmas performance at school.  She had two lines in the play and did a great job.

Christmas Eve Church Service with her friend Annason

Hanging the Magic Key of course!  This has been Caden's job every year...very important!

Adding carrots for the reindeer

 Most of my pictures are captured on the other cameras...but this one was just too cute!  Dolls on the ground, stuff scattered everywhere, and excitement over a $1 pair of socks :)

So Happy to welcome Nicholas and Holly to the family

a Long Pole.  Just what he wanted

Ear plugs anyone?

Blessed.

Merry Christmas from the Strawsers!