Johnny watches in wonder. It was truly magical to watch him interact with the Christmas tree for the first time!
James is helping Daddy put the lights on the tree. He loved being Daddy's special helper, this year!
Johnny and James in front of the newly decorated tree.
Larry set up the Christmas train, much to the delight of the boys. Here's Johnny admiring the train as it passes by.
James loves watching all trains from the ground level perspective.
Our family room at night...one of our favorite things to look at all season, is the tree.
Larry decorates the outside, too!
We finally made a gingerbread house, this year! James has been begging me to help him. So, after much research and carefully making the dough and consulting a gingerbread house expert (Aunt Nichole), we were able to make the house of our dreams!
Mommy piped the swirls on the roof and applied the frosting, while James did all the rest.
Christmas morning! We woke up and came down to see what Santa had brought us! Here's James with his gift - an acoustic guitar!
Johnny with his gift-- a ride-on scooter.
James couldn't wait to try out his new guitar!
James is watching a battery powered Thomas train - another gift.
Happy, aren't we?!
Johnny is all smiles!
Larry in his PJs!
Mindy and the boys right after we got home from church, before we changed clothes and opened the rest of our presents!
Larry and I both love Christmas! While we love the music, the lights, the stories, great movies, traditions, decorations, getting together with friends and family, we have found that the greatest joy that we've had this Christmas season was watching our two little boys experience all the "magic" and "Spirit" that Christmas has to offer.
