Merry Christmas!!!

We had such an awesome Christmas this year. This is the first year that Emerson 'got' Christmas, she recognized Santa or "Ho Ho" as she called him, as in "Look Mommy, there's a Ho Ho" when we drove down the street and saw an inflatable one in someones yard. The whole season was magical for her and it was really awesome to see it through her eyes.

We didn't put any presents under the tree until after Emerson went to bed, so she sure was surprised when we told her to come see what Santa left. She saw her kitchen and immediately screamed "Daddy, it's a kitchen!!!". She was blessed to receive many generous gifts from friends and family.

Emerson and Buzz Lightyear (Mrs. Nesbitt) having a post present opening breakfast.

One of Emerson's favorite gifts, her Jasmine sno-globe that her father got for her. He went to 2 different malls 2 days before Christmas to find this for her.

All dressed up and busy cooking dinner for the family in her new kitchen. Lets just say that we all ate a huge amount of deliciously prepared plastic food! We were fortunate enough to spend Christmas with our loved ones. We had a great meal and great fun after dinner, enjoying being together and playing our new Wii (our family gift to ourselves). We are truly blessed and so thankful for all that we have. Praise God for all His blessings, especially for giving us his Son.