Christmas Day

We enjoyed a lovely & very relaxed Christmas Day.

The three of us had our own little time in the morning, then Levi's folks came down to hang out & we hosted dinner for them, my parents & family friend, Chris.

Blake's dinosaurs, gift from Catherine in California, were a big hit.

 And learning to hang a spoon off our nose!

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas eve day with my family, joined by Aunt Kathy this year.

 Christmas Eve service.

Hearn Christmas

A wonderful, happy gathering.

Penick/Slagle Christmas in Bellingham

Winston Christmas Groundhog Celebration

Holidays

We've done so much in the past week that I feel a bit overwhelmed to blog about it. So many photos & gatherings & fun -- too much to post everything. All of it was wonderful but some special highlights were...

 Tillie holding Blake (even though she kept referring to him as "it")

 Blake receiving two of my family's wonderful Christmas traditions -- a book pile & his very own stocking.

These three boys meeting for the first time -- Myles born October 23rd, Blake born September 29th & Graham born April 8th.

Looking forward to Gowey Christmas (my mom's family) tomorrow.

We hope everyone has had a peaceful & joyful holiday!

Some Christmas Favorites

 Blake & cousin Myles.

 The boys -- Myles, Blake & Graham.

 My boys.

 My brother with our nephew.

 Our tree, complete with the ridiculously large (& cute) hippo that our neighbors gave to Blake.

 Grandma Penick with great grandchildren numbers 15, 16 & 17.

Merry Christmas!