what a Christmas, what a Christmas

we had a wonderful time in NC

with Brian's family. 

we ate too much,

laughed a lot,

  caught up w/ family,

and celebrated Emmanuel's birth!

we made it home safely last night after driving  

through some crazy weather.

we'll lie low like brer rabbit

for the next few days & then 

ring in the new year!

we spent Christmas eve w/ some

adorable german shepherd puppies

"please buy me, I'm only $900"

a little photo both action

Ecko loved sharing our traditions.

our time w/ her is priceless!

the most anticipated,

talked about,

& dreamed about

Christmas gifts

EVER

our handsome nephew-puppy

two ducks and a turkey

(not talking about my brothers-in-law.)

honest.

always some sort of competition going down.

the re-telling of the Nativity

happy birthday Jesus!

uncle Stephen time

cousins!

"Buon Natale!!"