It's CHRISTMAS time!!! I cannot even express how much I love this time of year. It is so full of contagious JOY. It is extra time with family, it's parties with friends, it's HUGE smiles, it's celebrating blessings, it's a time of traditions, it's a time of giving, and a time to spread the word about the birth of JESUS and the promise of his second coming. This past week at Young Lives club, Michelle shared the story of Jesus' birth. I think most of the girls knew that Christmas was a time to celebrate the birth of Christ, but I don't think many of them had actually heard the story from the bible. They hadn't thought about what a miracle it really was for God to put a baby inside of Mary, and they hadn't thought about how much faith Joseph and Mary must have had even though other people looked down on them and might have been disapointed in them. We could never hear this story enough. God is SO BIG and so powerful and so loving. During this season, we celebrate his love for us in the form of a tiny baby born to a virgin, who saved us from all of our sins. THAT is something to celebrate!!!!
After the baby's Christmas ornament disaster a few years ago that sent me over the edge, I have loosened up a bit with the Christmas tree decorating. :) I pulled out all of the non-breakable ornaments for Colby to put around the bottom of the tree all by himself. :) His favorite, of course, was this CARS ornament from Nona.
After the baby's Christmas ornament disaster a few years ago that sent me over the edge, I have loosened up a bit with the Christmas tree decorating. :) I pulled out all of the non-breakable ornaments for Colby to put around the bottom of the tree all by himself. :) His favorite, of course, was this CARS ornament from Nona. 
Yup....all in one little section :)
KP "tacky sweater" Christmas party!!
COLBY AND SANTA!!!! This year, at the Pitts/Johnson's annual "cookies with Santa" party, Colby LOVED Santa. As soon as we walked in, Colby let Santa know that he wanted cars and trucks for Christmas. I think Santa will be able to handle that. :)
Colby and Brooks with Santa
All snuggled up :)
adorable Santa cookies!
Grace wasn't so sure about Santa this year....
Sweet Jenna Mae kept her eye on Santa for a while, and then finally decided he was safe :)
Santa read The Night Before Christmas to the kiddos. It was so sweet!!
So glad "project Santa" was a success after I gave up last year. Colby is so excited about Santa this year!!
Last night, we went to the Parker's house for an ornament exchange party with all of the kiddos. The boys had a blast decorating cookies (with EXTRA sprinkles). I think Ally will be finding sprinkles in her house for awhile...
Up to NO GOOD
This is the best picture I could get of these 3 boys. Reese was cracking me up!! I could do a whole post of his funny faces.
Colby and Rhett decorating more cookies 
"Uncle" Travis and baby Charli
Lane and Rhett eating candy canes and listening to Colby talk to his mommy on the phone
Best attempt at getting a picture of Lane, Colby and Rhett by the tree :)
Ashley, Holly and Charli in her jammies
Rhett and his mommy
twins with Charli- SO CUTE
Colby loved having Rhett push him around the house...haha...I feel like it should have been the other way around, but as long as everyone was happy!!
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