Christmas 2011

Christmas Card Photo  (Thanks Aunt Judy)!

My little penguin

Tiger Boy

Christmas 2011 was a good one. It was busy and jam-packed with activity. I am writing this on January 16. There are Christmas photos still on my camera, a few miscellaneous decorations sitting around, and even some unwrapped gifts because we haven't officially celebrated with Shaun's family at this point. We tend to have the Christmas that never ends around here. We headed up to Traphill for the Double Creek Christmas program. It was a sweet evening listening to Shaun's family and friends present the Christmas story through music. Then we were off to Abilene for the Crumbliss Christmas. Luke and Wyatt were thrilled to play with their cousins, go horseback riding, eat as much beef as possible, and hang out with family. Luke especially liked being included in some big boy activities like playing Monopoly. We headed back to NC for Christmas at our house and then were off to the beach for New Years. The highlight of our New Year's celebration was a midnight sail in the Intracoastal Waterway with Captain Larry and Kari. Aside from running a-ground due to a low tide, it was quite an adventure to be out on the pitch black water looking at the stars and fireworks. It was a great way to kick off the New Year. Just this evening Wyatt said, "I'm thankful for Aley and  Ava and the beach house. I like our friends." I like our friends too and continue to be grateful for the fun our family gets to have as we spend time together whether in Texas, Winston, the Beach, or wherever we find ourselves. All in all it was a Merry Christmas. The boys were thrilled with their gifts, watched Santa travel on NORAD's website, and contemplated Dory the Elf on an daily basis. The Christmas Season can be stressful yet somehow experiencing it through the joy of my children makes it worthwhile.