Peace on Earth!

We hope you had a very Merry Christmas.  This Christmas was extra special for our family as we celebrated Mackay's first Christmas together.  Our tree has a few new ornaments to represent this special year for us.  For me this year I especially felt a greater connection to the beauty and miracle of the Nativity Story.  The miracle of carrying and delivering a precious new life into the world is one of God's greatest blessings.  It was wonderful having maternity leave during the holiday season.  We enjoyed driving around to watch Christmas light shows, attending holiday parties, and spending lots of time with family.  Here are some photos of the best Christmas season yet.

Mack bathed in Chelsi's sink.  He barely fit, but it worked and like always he was adorable. 

 Our Christmas tree was gorgeous this year.  Michael picked it out and put the lights on so we could decorate it together.  This is my favorite tree yet.  Michael's Grandpa Jack made Mack a toy box.  We were so surprised Grandpa made him one, since he had said previously that the boxes were too heavy for him to make anymore.  He also gave him a wooden toy truck.

Pillows & personalized pillow cases we gave to the girls for Christmas.

 Grandpa stuffed Mack in a stocking, it was a tight squeeze.  Dad has a picture of me as a baby in a stocking too.

 Michael made me this entryway table and the Mack sign for Mackay's nursery.  Grandpa Funk made the alligator pull-toy for Mack.

 We were so lucky this Christmas to be able to spend so much time with both of our families.  We hope you had a very Merry Christmas and were able to spend the season with friends and family.