Christmas

We had a very low key, but wonderful Christmas this year.  We had all our Christmas decorations up on Thanksgiving.  (The weather was so nice, we couldn't resist putting up the lights in short sleeves.  It was good foresight on our part!)  We enjoyed making goodies for friends, getting Christmas cards in the mail, playing with the nativity set and counting down the days until the magic arrived.
We took a trip downtown to look at the giant tree and ice skating rink set up in the square.  We also checked out the multitude of gingerbread houses created by Pittsburghers.  The kids LOVED it.

 On Christmas Eve, we went out to dinner with some friends, and followed it up by looking at Christmas lights.  Then we went home and read/acted out the Christmas Story with the kids.  Brooke was Mary, Peter was Joseph, and they insisted that Heath be baby Jesus. 

Christmas morning was magical for the kids.  I just loved seeing their faces around the tree in the morning when they saw what Santa had left for them.  I didn't take many pictures.  I just wanted to enjoy the moment.  Merry Christmas to all my family and friends!