December so far...

December has been busy busy busy but so full of fun activities. This week we're gearing up to celebrate Christmas early with our extended family as both my parents and in-laws are going to be out of town on Christmas. It will be weird but kind of fun to celebrate with just the four of us come December 25th.
A daily highlight for our family this month has been reading a Bible story every day followed by opening the advent calendar. The kids sit still for the story knowing that a delicious morsel of chocolate awaits them inside of the their calendar. I'll have to try and get a picture of them mauling John to get their chocolate when he finishes the story.
Here are a few other recent pictures:

Going to the Goble Sampson Christmas Party


Jane playing with the Nativity set at church and Will and Bubby watching carolers between services at church:


Jane and her buddy, Madison

Will being "tempted" to touch the tree. He likes to play police and make sure Sissy doesn't take any ornaments off of the tree, either.

Some of the kids at the Christmas party we hosted last night for our church friends. We had an awesome 13-year old from church help out and she managed to keep 14 (!!) kids under control with no injuries or damage to the house while the parents got to enjoy their dinner and a book exchange.