"Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more." - Dr. Seuss.
How true! Well...Christmas has come and gone for another year! I am so sad it's gone *Christmas is my favorite time of year!* but we had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends! This Christmas was so much fun with Merrick...who was definitely more into the wrapping and the tree than the actual presents. He was fun to watch, and not so fun to keep out of the decorations on the tree. (He only broke one I think) We had a little more time to relax and enjoy the time together this year also. We spread our many family gatherings over a few days instead of all on one day. We spent Wednesday night with Grandma Howren and the extended family, Thursday with Austin-Lee's family, and Friday with Billy's. It was great to see everyone! We finally were able to meet Billy's new niece Gianna...who is very adorable and so tiny! (It's amazing how big MY *lightweight* baby looks next to a 2-week-old infant! haha) We have been blessed in so many ways this year. (Even in the rough times: struggling to find a house, assorted ER trips, car problems, etc...God has always taken care of us in the ways that really matter) We've learned so much, and are looking forward to what this next year holds for us. I'm sure things will be as busy/crazy/fun as they always are around here! Merrick has grown so much in the last year, and we are thrilled with the new little one who is on the way! We hope that each of you had a wonderful Christmas as well, and that you know how glad we are to have each of you in our lives! Thanks for reading my ramblings! :) Have a wonderful weekend! Here are some pictures from this week:
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