A Family Christmas

Our Christmas was spent in Seattle this year. Will's parents graciously allowed us the use of their vacation home out at Mason Lake. It was like a dream come true for us -- to be all together at Christmastime in such a lovely setting. We only wish that Matthew had joined us. Here is sampling of pictures to remember this special time . . .

A view of the lake

Our newest generation of sweethearts -- in their homemade Christmas jammies

Bella, Juliette, Cole, Annabelle, Liam

Christmas morning surprises

Aunt Marie with the one-year-olds, Cole and Annabelle

Will with his latest version of Monopoly - Heidelberg edition

Steve and Jake (and Annabelle) posing in their matching T-shirts

Some Christmas bliss for Christian!

Bryant told me that he only got one article of clothing for Christmas this year (notice the little hat up in the left corner?). He had asked Santa and every other willing gift giver to help him in his latest quest to build his own computer. I think he was happy -- he's the one who took this picture!

And lastly, our highly fashionable daughters -- out frolicking in the forest just before Christmas.

What fun it was for all of us -- truly a Christmas never to be forgotten!