Christmas Eve/Day 2013

Some really fun highlights this year: Shanna joining us unexpectedly, seeing my brother, the girls being so into the true meaning of Christmas, watching their joy, my new deer head, laughs, kyla reading the Christmas story, Steve's devotional, and being with those we love. Merry Christmas!

Our Card this year...

I think it speaks for itself...

Instagram Catch-up: December Edition

Official Santa Picture 2013

Aaaaand it looks like a toddler mug shot. In the words of Andi: stone cold. At least Pea is smiling...

First Nutcracker

Harper has been REALLY into ballet these past few months and so I decided to take her and Pea to The Nutcracker as a new Christmas tradition. I couldn't have expected her to love it as much as she did. Pea liked it, but Harps LOVED it. She clapped after every performance, every twirl. She then asked to go back every night until Christmas. She said, "Mom, that was just so fun." We are definitely going back next year...
AND signing up for ballet in January!

Lang Family Christmas

Easily one of my favorite Christmas traditions of the season. Ty's huge and sweet family get together and bust out some Christmas cheer and as always a less than civil gift exchange. New fad this year? Boys and Girls join together in the exchange. Made it very interesting. Also, we counted: 14 new additions since 2008. Made things crazy. And also some Seahawk madness made for some mad boys. Family that prays, laughs, and loves together makes things FUN...
I love this family, my family. Live on Langs!

Progressive Dinner 2013

This year got a little crazy. I mean there are really no words to describe, but sufficed to say I will be having the first course at my house next year. The last course (dessert) can be rough and more often than not I get it. Because I make some good pie. Or rather my mom does;) Though two years ago I made a mean whoopie pie. I digress...
Reverse charades this year, which was super funny. Such good food, fun, and family who are also friends:)

He's Baaaaack!

Stanley has returned. Gosh, I wish I could keep him all year. It's like having a second mom sometimes. I can't wait for the girls to wake up and see him. It's becoming their favorite tradition. I'm hoping to keep it going a couple more years at least, but I'm wondering how long they'll believe?