Shameless Photo Album of Christmas

This is going to be a long post with a ton of photos.  You've been warned.  This post is really for people like Aunt Karen and Uncle Jack, who couldn't be with us on Christmas, and who love my kids like they are their own. And also for my friend Patrice, whose kids are now teenagers.  She has helped me realize it does go SO fast, and that all the work is worth it.  I wanted them to see the happiness of our Christmas morning, so here it is!

                                          Before heading to Noche Buena at Marilyn's, Terry and the kids decorated the gingerbread house.  I was very proud of my husband, he relinquished control and let the kids help.  It's a Christmas miracle!!

                                                    My handsome man at Marilyn's

                                                        Terry and his mini-me
                                    

                                Waiting for the OK to come downstairs on Christmas morning. 

                                                               Lily's final hiding spot

                                 It was Michael's turn this year to put Baby Jesus in the manger.   

                                       I think Emily likes the Barbie Sophie gave her. 

                              Check it out Mom, Emily's dollhouse even has a TOILET! 

                     Terry's super cool hat with under the brim lighting.  G'pa Maier got one too. 

                                                           Oh my gosh...is it...can it be???

                                                    YEEEESSSSS!!!  It's Lanie! 

                                                          

                      Michael gets tools just like Daddy's.  Even has his own safety goggles now. 

                                               Who says the Batcave is just for boys? 

                        Emily's not too sure about whatever it was Grandma was saying.

                                                                 Me and Michael
 

                                                             Michael and Nana

                  Snow on Christmas Day in GA.  Last year that happened was 1882!

Got on my new footed pj's, laying on my pillow pet and playing with Michael's Leapster.  Yeah, life is good!!