Christmas 2008

Well, it's over. The snow is gone, the tree is gone, the Christmas boxes are packed up and back in the basement. Somewhere in there I did find myself feeling a little like we were "on vacation" - for a few isolated moments anyway. We watched a few movies - something we rarely do these days - and the whole family slept in until almost 8am a few mornings which is the first time in years - not kidding.

This year we got the Playmobile Nativity set which is wonderful! All the pieces are lovely and full of detail and the boys really enjoyed the storytelling around it. They also loved taking the figures and playing with them in all kinds of different scenarios. And because of it I found myself saying some funny things like this:

Me: Wait a minute! Where's baby Jesus? We better find him - he's a choking hazard.

or: Beck, Yogi? Do you know where the three kings are?

the boys: We're using them. They're pirates now.

or: Why is Mary in the landspeeder? (a StarWars toy)

Here are a few photos from Christmas:

The night before Christmas we put together a little plate for Santa and his helpers.


Yogi and his stocking.


Beck and his Playmobile chief.


The boys and presents.

Ember loved pulling things off the tree.


Christmas group shot - boys in motion!