Merry Christmas!

Well it's hard to believe that the Christmas festivities are already over.  The toys have been put together, new clothes washed and Christmas decorations are put away.  Definitely a letdown as Christmas is one of my favorite times of year and each year (especially with little ones) seems to get more fun.  Jeremy and I have been off and home since last Thursday and we both go back to work on January 3rd (what a sad day that will be!). It's been so nice to be all together as a family for this extended period of time.

We had a great Christmas (4 actually) and had a great time with family.  We spent Christmas Eve with the Roberts...opening presents, eating, playing games, and going to the Christmas Eve service at church.  We then woke up Christmas morning and celebrated Christmas with our family of three at home.  We went to the Brauchler's later on Christmas day and stayed there through Tuesday morning.  On Sunday, we all went up to Huntington to celebrate with Great Grandma and Grandpa Zurcher and Great Aunt Carla.

Kensley seemed to really enjoy herself.  She loves playing with all her new toys and reading new books.  She helped open some of her presents, but her favorite part was definitely pulling off and playing with the bows.  Kensley also loved playing with her cousin Elli.  She often woke up before Elli and was so excited to see her each morning.  She'd walk around with her hands up wondering where Elli was.  She was such a "helper" and wanted to be near Elli when she was getting her clothes/diaper changed or eating.  We definitely think she is missing her as she loved having a little buddy to play with.

Here are a few pictures from our Christmases.

My attempt to take a pic of Kens in front of Grammy and Grampy's tree.  Apparently I was too slow.

Christmas morning at our house (picture is too dark, but at least you can see the lights).

Opening presents.

The loot at Nana and Papa's house.

Kens excited about her new books.

Having fun sitting on her present (a stroller for her dolls).

Nana and Papa and their new bikes

Sweet little girl all bundled up to go sledding.

She LOVED it!

Riding around the yard.

Pic with daddy.

The girls on their sleds.

Attempt at a photo before church

One of the many matching outfits they wore this weekend.

Sweet picture of them looking at each other.

"Touchdown!"

With daddy at the Zurcher's

Yes, there are lots of pictures with her hands in the air!

All bundled up and headed to the pool!

 What a fun Christmas!  We can only imagine how crazy next year will be with two little ones!