We had a wonderful, peaceful Chistmas! We got up about 7:45 and opened our stockings, and then went to Church for Christmas morning Mass. It was not very crowded (we heard Christmas Eve mass was packed!), but the Priest did a wonderful sermon. He read the childrens book, A Chirstmas Story, and had some of the little ones up on the alter, right to the point, and not to long! We did not want to have to rush through our presents, so we waited until after church to open them. We had a lot of fun, and Bell loved ripping off the bows, tags and paper!
We all got some really nice gifts. Austin got a remote contorl plane (a gift that was not electronic!!), among many other things. Bell loved her little computer dad bought her (maybe she will keep away from MY keyboard now), and her xylaphone and moraccas!! As you may be able to tell from these pictures, I got a new CAMERA for Christmas!!! Don picked me out a great one and I am SOOO happy to be able to get some good pictures and retire my old one! And Don got a cart to tow behind his lawn mower - boy that was a heavy one for me to get home and hide! - Thanks to our neighbors shed it was not detected!





We had our neighbors in in the evening for a few hours. Bell loves playing with Jessica and Lindsay and ran right up to them when they came in. (Brett and Steph - we missed you guys!!).
It was a nice, relaxing day, as was today. Both days have been rainy, cold and damp, so we have enjoyed staying indoors! Austin just got out of his pajamas to go to his friend JD's house at 4:30 PM!
We hope you all had a wonderful and peace filled Christmas, and we miss you all. Looking forward to our trip north on Wednesday!!