Our White Christmas and "Frosty" the snowman that the girls had to say "I love you" to everyday across the street!
What a FUN Christmas we had this year! First and foremost we had a WHITE Christmas which never happens here so this one is for the books! It all started on the Wednesday before Christmas and Papa Crane came over along with Dusty, Melissa and Emma to celebrate Christmas and Spencer's birthday (Happy 32nd honey!). Papa brought the girls an awesome outside climbing and slide gym, although it hasn't been used much yet because of the snow. The girls slid down the slide at least 10 times in a 15 min timeframe though right after Papa and Spencer finished putting it together in the garage. We're ready for warmer weather so we can get back outside a little.
Then Christmas Eve we had Grammy Crane and Dusty, Melissa and Emma back over for dinner after we attended a 3:00 Christmas Eve service at Christ United Methodist Church. Other than trying to hear over 3 two-year olds in the sound-proof children's room, it was a very nice candle lighting service. A good reminder of why we are all here and who we are celebrating this time of year! Then we headed back to the house for dinner and presents and singing for a fun family night together! Audrey and Natalie loved playing with their cousin!
Then we woke up Christmas morning and just the four of us played with the new toys that Santa brought for Audrey and Natalie until the rest of the Zachar clan came over later that morning. By that time the snow was falling hard and had covered most of the ground...we were so excited! We had a blast opening presents and eating breakfast and then resting for a while before we ate some more! All in all it was one of the best Christmases ever! Thanks to everyone who made it so special and big hugs to all my family and friends out of town who I wasn't able to see!
Here are a few pictures of all the fun activities this year! Our camera ran out of batteries before the Zachar's got to the house so I'm going to have to depend on them for pictures of Christmas afternoon! :(
Christmas with the Sponbergers - thanks for having us Pee and Robbie!
"He who has NOT Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree". Roy L Smith
