Christmas morn vid

Christmas 2009

So I do have to say that this Christmas was definitely one of the best yet. I think 3 years old is a great age for Christmas. Carter finally understands the whole Santa thing and knows how to open up presents without help from us. He totally got into making Christmas cookies with his grandma and loved helping me decorate the tree and even tried to help me wrap presents. He has so much excitement and love for everything he does. I wish I could be more enthusiastic about things like he is. Lincoln was content just watching Carter doing stuff and would occasionally try to tackle something himself. He did enjoy decorating (or undecorating I should say) the tree. The boys loved what Santa brought them (Carter got his Transformer cars and a new bike and Lincoln got his Radio Flyer car and lots of other stuff). These boys were so spoiled! I really enjoyed shopping for them and everyone else on my list and actually spent quite a bit less than last year and still got a ton of stuff (thanks to couponing and watching the ads for deals). Brandon and I actually took the time to sit down with the boys and tried to tell them the Christmas story as well. Carter enjoyed learning about Jesus and his birth. I'm not sure how much of it he will retain, but I think every year he will be able to learn more and more, as I feel I do every year. We have been so blessed and are so greatful for everything the Lord has blessed us with. We love our family and friends and most of all our Savior and Redeemer. May we forever keep him in our thoughts and actions.

linc trying on Dad's tie

Always such a happy kid...unless being bullied by Carter of course!

Sunday before Christmas