What an amazing season of many celebrations! I’ll have to break it up in a couple posts at least.
I had so much fun getting ready for the Holiday’s this year. It was so much easier to do things not being 9 months pregnant. 
And it gets more and more fun the older Ethan gets… the more he understands and the more family traditions we can start. This year was the first year we did Advent… it was actually the first time Kevin and I have ever done it, as neither of us did it as kids. It will definitely stay a great family tradition in our house. I loved, not only the family time together but what a great time of sharing Christ together and remembering the true meaning of the season. And as the boys get older we can add lots more great activities.
The weekend before Christmas we went to Detroit to celebrate Christmas with Kevin’s family. It was such a nice visit with everyone (as usual). I think my favorite part was singing Christmas carols together while Dad Vile played the piano. Great memories and I know Ethan loved it too! (he loves to sing). We played games, which is always interesting and fun with Kevin’s siblings. On Sunday afternoon, Kevin’s dad pulled down the old slide projector and slides and we watched family pictures and reminisced about Christmas’ growing up (well, they reminisced, while I listened and learned more about my family ) It was fun to see pictures of Kevin and his brother and sister and compare who Ethan and Lucas look like.
We had a great visit and it’s hard to believe Christmas is already over. Here are some pictures of our weekend in Michigan.
Jonah & Ethan playing
The big kids anxious to open presents
Loving our new cozy blanket
Gram & Jordan
Jordan always taking care of the kids
Ethans new headphones
Uncle Joel & Lucas
Singing with Uncle Jack
