Because Christmas was only 2.75 months ago...

What? Was I supposed to get this up earlier, like say, in December or perhaps January?

Wasn't gonna happen. But you should probably be familiar with that by now. Most of the picts are fairly self-explanatory...

Decorating the tree! One of our favorite activities each December!

"Hmmm, which purple ornament do I want to put up next?"

Amelia got into the spirit of the season by eating whichever ornaments she could get her little hands on! We de-hooked them first, don't worry : / Any time an ornament fell, she was more than willing to take care of it in her own special way!

We had our friends, the Pedersons, over for dinner right before Christmas. The kids put on a play.

Uh, obviously NOT a Christmas play! But they were so darned CUTE!!! You could tell they'd made up the play themselves, due to a lack of a plot. But there were princesses and a Nemo, so everyone wins!

And then Santa came over! We were totally shocked but SO HAPPY!! The kids love a good visit from Santa, and this Santa was GOOD. He even had twinkly eyes and rosy cheeks...and reindeer bells. It was awesome!

"Why yes, I would like a candy cane. This old dude ROCKS!"

"What do you mean, I have to be good? I think I'll take the cookie and run!"

This is the first year Sheridan sat on Santa's lap without freaking out. Nary a tear!

He was a VERY VERY good Santa!

Sheridan's preschool program. Pretty cute and fun!

We also did the usual Nativity play as a family. Sheridan declared that she would always be Mary. When asked it Amelia might like a turn someday, she blew it off by stating, "She can just be an angel or something." Sheridan was not happy when we wouldn't let her grimy Yellow Bear stand in as Baby Jesus. We are so mean.

The tree is ready. Just add kids. (Christmas morning)

The three oldest opening gifts. I love how excited they were about each other!

Amelia slept in until it was almost time for church...which was probably a good thing! She was a little unsure of what to make of all the gifts and wrapping debris.

Can I tell you, I loved having church on Christmas? I wish we did it every year! Such a great way to feel the Spirit and really drive home the reason for the holiday.

We enjoyed dinner up at the Martins' with their extended family. No pictures, but it was delicious (dinner) and entertaining (family). We hope that you all had a fantastic Christmas. If you're wondering why you never got a Christmas card, I submit this blog to you as evidence. Evidence? Yes, evidence that I may never be on top of things to get cards out. :)

Happy March!