Peanut's First Christmas

Granny and Grandaddy made the frigid trek north to be with us for Peanut's first Christmas.

Here, he's not so sure about it all.

Better now.

Squirt Boy and Peanut love their Granny!

A mean game of Candy Land with Grandaddy.

What a blessing to celebrate Jesus' birthday together with family. Before the big day, Squirt Boy would take baby Jesus from the nativity scene and sing "Happy Birthday" to him. Too cute!

'Twas the week before Christmas....

And all through the town, the sun barely came up before it went down. (High noon on December 21.)


The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,



While sheets of fresh gift paper dried everywhere.


Papa and Squirt Boy read and snuggled together,


And Squirt Boy worked out, despite the cold weather.

Happy New Year!

Lobster Boy says, "Happy New Year, friends and family!!"

Though I'm still stuck somewhere back in 2005 or so, I am looking forward to what new adventures 2008 will bring our way.

We had a lovely Christmas with Granny, Grandaddy and Aunt Jessica in Anchorage. Squirt Boy was enthralled by the lights and decorations, and finally understands the fine art of tearing paper off of packages.

Aunt Jessica and Squirt Boy baked a birthday cake for Jesus.

Adam and Andrea came to have dinner with us. We always enjoy their company and hope they'll come visit soon.

We are thankful to have spent time with family and dear friends, though we missed being with the rest of our family scattered across the U.S. Know that you are always welcome, in 2008 and beyond!