Christmas came and went in a blur this year. I think partly because of the warm weather that we had in December. No snow...temps in the 40's and 50's, just didn't seem like Christmas!

Had lots of fun with family, and Tara traded so that she could be off. We had Grace Christmas Eve and Christmas during the day. She was so much fun and very entertaining! I am surprised that she left the presents and the tree alone (for the most part..she had a musical ornament and a bell that she liked to ring on the tree) and was very helpful with passing out the gifts. We just did our stockings before church, and then came home and opened our gifts. Grace loved her little barn that makes animal noises. Of course we took lots of photos and some video. She likes to impress Uncle Jeremy...sounds a little weird, but she really does focus in on Uncle Jeremy!!

Kelsie was off the week between Christmas and New Years, so it was fun to have her around a little more than usual. Carli is also on break, so saw more of them, too!

We had fun ushering in the New Year with college friends Jane, Cindy, Carol and husbands. We always have such a good time when we're together. Carli and Jeremy came and enjoyed sauerkraut and pork with us, and they brought 3 friends from camp that we have previously met. Lots of fun. And, of course, lots of food. I feel a little like a stuffed pig today.

Our pastor had a great sermon on 1-1-12. Taken from the "Turn, Turn, Turn" passage in Ecclesiastes, he charged us to make this year a time for God...taking a look at how we live our lives and how we communicate God's love.

Now that we have the tree down and the decorations back in their boxes, it's a little depressing...but I can't wait to see what God has in store for 2012.