Christmas!

Whew!  Christmas with twins was busy and fun!  At four months, the boys didn't quite know what was going on, but it was nice to start some family Christmas traditions none the less.  Thanks to the advice of one of my crafty co-workers, we were able to make some cute Christmas ornaments for the Grandparents.  Jody was worried that the boys would freak out when I painted their feet brown in an attempt to create a reindeer ornament, but they actually loved it!  The whole process took us less than five minutes, which is probably some sort of world record in the twin ornament making land.  (Yes, we are that good.)  Here they are, as cute as can be.  We can't wait to do this more in the many years to come!

Our little reindeer--Jack on left, Rowan on right

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were also full of adventure for us.  It felt like we were here and there and everywhere in-between, but the boys did so well!  They got some precious toys, and it was fun to watch them play.  One of the highlights from Christmas Day was watching Jack and Rowan interact with their big cousins, Elijah and Ellie.  It was like a light bulb went off and they realized, "Whoa, these people are little AND they're funny!"  They couldn't stop smiling, and they all four made each others day.  Here are some pictures from our first Christmas together.  

Jack laughing at Cousin Elijah

Merry Christmas!

Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa

Christmas Eve

Christmas with Gran and Papa

Trying to eat Papa's chocolate-covered cherries

Of course, one of the best things about this Christmas is that I am able to be home for two whole weeks with the boys!  It is so hard to go to work each day and only get to interact with them for a few hours in the evenings.  It weighs heavy on my heart to leave them during the day, so this past week has been a huge blessing.  I'm enjoying every second of my time with them (even those seconds at 3 AM when we are wide awake.....Mr. Rowan.....).  :)    

Love our happy family!