MERRY CHRISTMAS

Our Christmas season was packed full of time spent with family. Having both of our families only 10 minutes away from one another means time spent together with all of them, including extended family. But we also wouldn't have it any other way! We've had lots of laughing, caroling, and even more good food. Christmas Eve we spent time with the Henry's for a progressive dinner. It was crazy having 25 of us in each location, starting with our house for appetizers, the Haertlings' for soup and salad, and the Henry's for dessert. And that wasn't even everyone! But the best part was finishing up caroling, visiting good friends, and the reenactment of the Nativity we do every year. This year we had TWO children in it. It still seems weird that we have two kids sometimes. Elle got to star as the baby Jesus. It was SO sweet seeing our niece Emma hold her. It may be my new favorite picture. Harper of course wanted to wear a bright green tutu and wedding veil-so we'll call her an angel.

On Sunday we woke up early, attended church, and then spent the rest of the evening having all of Ashley's family at our house. It was our first time cooking prime rib and we almost overdid it, but really, you can't mess up prime rib, right?! Harper and Elle were totally spoiled and we may even have one or two presents under the tree for them still!

We hope you all had a very, Merry Christmas and enjoyed your time spent with family and friends. We are so grateful for all our many blessings that come from up above, and most importantly, for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are so blessed to know that He lived and died for us and that our family can be together forever because of Him.