Christmas!

Here are some pictures from our Advent and Christmas.

Love,

Anna

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First, though, a few videos:

Big brothers are so entertaining:

Baking requires lots of discussion:

Let's go!

Sort of coordinated:

We are into dropping things these days:

Advent

We gave away SO MANY COOKIES this year. I didn't get to quite all the varieties I had wanted to try, but when Sam counted up the ones we DID make, the total was thirteen. So I guess it's probably good I stopped. 

And, of course, cinnamon rolls are a must.

Christmas 

This year we saved decorating the tree for Christmas Eve.

The kids are much more skilled this year at hanging ornaments. Even though the decorating is officially done, though, these ornaments are on the move. It's very mysterious the way they reappear in new places. 

Dressed for Christmas Eve service

Christmas morning: The little guy's first cinnamon roll.

Enjoying their uncle's old hats.

Would it be Christmas without playing a board game? Possibly not.

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Oodles of Pictures of Fall

Dear Family,

Here are a bunch of photos.


Apple picking:

Around the house:

A sweetie picking out the raisins for me.

Playing in the family room:

All kinds of pictures (and a birthday)

Hi Everybody!  We've been keeping busy. Mostly, these days, we are keeping busy by growing. Here's a quick slew of photos:

How we roll (inspired, I'm pretty sure, by the 4th of July parade).

M's Birthday!

The birthday walk, enlivened by gathering dandelions.

What she wanted for dinner.

Three candles, although the third is hard to see.

The neighbors gave us their swing/play set. The kids are pretty thrilled.

Trying to capture a photo before church--only moderately successful. At least the baby isn't screaming in this one!

This is what you call a great outfit.

And some video footage: