It's a Wonderful Life

Christmas 2011 was one we will never forget. Mostly because it was Hutch's first time to celebrate the birth of Baby Jesus and unwrap gifts, which he learned the art of rather quickly.

We headed to KC to spend the holiday with the Pod family. It was a great extended trip, although everyone was under the weather. We all just enjoyed what we had and spent time together. Big thanks to P&J, not only for the hospitality but for watching Hutch so we could eat dinner out with Carrie and Abe one night.

Here is just a quick jog of photos of the celebratory weekend. Note: On Christmas Day, my sister and Benjamin surprised me by showing up at KP's sister's house for dinner and to stay the night. It was something I absolutely needed. It was the best Christmas surprise ever.

Dzia Dzia feeding Hutch

Babies and Kids everywhere! 

HJ loves Hutch

H and E

I love to pull Momma's hair! 

HJ thinks Hutch is hilarious!

Christmas and Cards. Life is good.

Checking out Busia's Christmas tree

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Had to leave a cookie and note for Santa with a carrot for Rudolph

He loved it.

This picture made me cry. He looks like a little boy - not a baby anymore!

Spooky Old Tree!? Just what I wanted!

I love Christmas

H and Tab. Isn't he precious?

My Christmas Surprise. My sister, Samm and nephew Ben showed up on Christmas Day! YAY!

Just being Uncle Kenny

Teaching Benjamin to tie his shoe

The fam. Wonderful meal, wonderful company.

H & E Strategies

Merry Christmas Abe. (&Kenny)

Franma (99) E 7mo, H 2.5yrs, H 4mo

Funny faces on our Christmas Light Adventure

I am sure you have seen the forward. We found the actual house.

The Santa House on Falmouth in Kansas City, Mo. I suggest you go!

Creepy as always!

Ya, I wore my house shoes. What's it to ya? 

So happy to see my Auntie Sammie

Hope you holiday was merry and your hearts are as filled with love as ours.