Merry Christmas 2010

And his name shall be called, Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)

Christmas is easily my most favorite time of year. Although, I must admit with each passing year I feel the days are shorter and the season is over before I fully realize it has begun. I wish it could hang on just a little bit longer. I'm one of those girls who doesn't mind hearing Christmas carols in October, or seeing store shelves lined in holiday decor before Halloween has had a chance to finish. Personally I'd much rather see ceramic nativity displays, sparkly tinsel and garland, and shiny wrapping paper over ghoulish and gory dress-up clothes. That's not to say I don't enjoy Halloween. There are certain elements I like just fine, but I **adore** Christmastime. When I turn on a radio and hear Karen Carpenter singing one of my favorite Christmas songs, I can't help but smile.

I pray you all had a wonderful, peaceful, magical Christmas this year, and that the true meaning of Christmas didn't get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season.

Merry Christmas, and warmest wishes for a joyful New Year.

Jordan opening his present form grandma and grandpa Scott on Christmas eve. My poor baby was exhausted from being sick all night, but this present put a smile on his face.

Merry Christmas, Jordy!

I made these shirts for the boys as part of a present from Grama Jeanne and Grampa Tom. The boys found out that we get to spend some time together at Universal Studios next month, and they couldn't be more excited about vacationing with them again.

Caleb's present from his grandparents.

Christmas Eve dinner only included 4 of us. Jordan was too sick to eat, but he managed to make it downstairs for a reading of the Christmas story and for caroling.

One of the few traditions we like to incorporate into our holiday is the opening of English party crackers. The boys love it, and we all get a kick out of the little prize, paper crown and joke tucked away inside.

Caleb playing the role of Santa on Christmas Eve.

Christmas morning at my house.

Another awesome design by Kyler.
He made some amazing things this year, and this was the present for his dad.

Kyler gave both his brothers an art set this year which was an instant hit. They love to be creative and draw oodles of pictures.

Caleb asked Santa for a very specific Zhu Zhu pet that looked like a porcupine. Santa did his best, but when Caleb opened the box it wasn't quite what he expected. Apparently Caleb thinks he needs to become a Zhu Zhu pet designer, because according to him it should only have one color of brown for the quills. The nerve of those designers!!

Caleb gave Kyler a remote control car. It's one of the only gifts Caleb didn't find at the Dollar Store where he typically finds most of his treasures.

This was Jordan's favorite gift this year, and I must agree that it is awesome. It's a tic-tac-toe board that Kyler made himself out of Ash and Walnut wood. It's beautiful, and if I hadn't received something even a little bit better from him, I would steal it for myself!!

This was what Jordan gave Kyler for Christmas. Kyler loves Mickey Mouse, and he received a few things themed after that famous Mouse.

Here's a few more Mickey items for our Scott household chef to be inspired by.
A new Mickey Mouse pancake mold, a Mickey Mouse apron, and a Mickey Mouse chef hat.

This picture requires a little background info.
My sweet Caleb is a bit of a germaphobe, and in the summertime he can't stand it when fruit flies are in our house. He does his best to cover up his food when he's ready to eat, but if one of those pesky little flies manages to land on his plate, he refuses to eat any more food.
"Santa" thought it would be a good idea to get Caleb his own fruit fly trap, and wouldn't you know it~~it was Caleb's FAVORITE gift when he opened it. He squealed in delight, and can't wait to try it out next summer. We might even be able to buy some diet cherry coke again since Caleb is positive that is what instigated the fruit fly population to begin with.
I love my little man!

Caleb couldn't stand the thought of Kevin and I getting a photo without him in it.
Good thing I love both my babies!

Kyler made us an adorable photo book.
I'll treasure it always.

One of my favorite gifts was this clock that Kyler made for me in woodshop. It's constructed of cherry and walnut woods, and is absolutely gorgeous. This picture also shows the star he made for Kevin and the tic-tac-toe board he made for Jordan. Caleb's wooden animals were put away before I had a chance to snap a photo of them.