Christmas Day

We had church in the morning, opened our presents, and then went to a member's house for Christmas dinner.

Paul had to wear this present all day!

Christmas Eve

This picture was actually taken last Saturday, the first day of the break.  Idea was borrowed from somewhere online.

Benjamin reading Paul some of his new books from Grandma and Grandpa.  We opened our presents from Jonathan's parents over Skype on Christmas Eve.

Benjamin playing with the camera before church.

Paul's turn!

Getting the sillies out before the program.

They still do the children's program on Christmas Eve here.  Benjamin was a shepherd, and Paul a sheep.  They both had one line they said with a group.

Christmas Stuff

Choosing our Christmas tree at Jonathan's cousin's tree farm in Illinois.  We stopped on our way home from Uncle David's and Aunt Marilyn's after Thanksgiving.

We can help cut it down!

The boys loved decorating the tree this year!  Several branches were quite ornament-heavy.

Our front yard--we've seen a lot of snow since our first snowfall in November!  We're experiencing what "lake effect snow" is.

Paul was a farmer in his school Christmas program.  He did a wonderful job singing!  He knew exactly when to stand up and sit down, and sang loudly!

The presentation before the program showed all of the children and their pictures--it was very well done!

Playing with the Christmas village.