Christmas Time Recap

This year the whole Knoll crew was together! My brother Josh was home from his military assignment in Maryland. My sister Megan and brother in law Jason (who is often deployed) were also with us from Tacoma. The kids were so happy to be at Papa and Oma's home. Jack loves it there. Christmas involved lots of fun new memories together and also the noticeable fact that we are growing on our own now, a little farther apart. Soon everyone will be scattered further around the US but for this Christmas we were together.

The kids on Christmas Eve.

Looking at the Christmas lights on the eve of Christmas Eve at Peacock Lane.

Christmas Eve at our house with all the family. Jack opened just a couple of gifts and really enjoyed it. Amelie got a soft squeaker duck and she is getting her first tooth in so she loves to chew on the duck.

Amelie in her Christmas outfit.Christmas morning, Megan played Santa and handed out the gifts. She also gave Jack the coolest gift.

Opening presents on Christmas morning. Jack received the most special gift from Aunt Megs, a learning workbench complete with lots of power tools (just what he needs to keep up with dad).Christmas night we had flambé cherries jubilee. What a special treat. Hope your Christmas was full of sweet time with family and celebration of our Lord's birth on earth. Cheers! 

Merry Christmas!

I wish you a sweet and happy holidays bloggers and readers. Tis the season to celebrate God's precious love and all that is dear to us. Mike and I have been saying often "let's just spend time as a family". Those are such sweet words. No need for entertainment, no need for outings or stuff, just good old fashion time by the fire with those we love. Jack and Amelie are providing plenty of wonderful free entertainment and we are soaking it in. These moments spent with wonderful family friend photographer, Trissa were a little taxing but proved worth it. We got some good shots of us just "doing our thing" walking, talking about fish and birds with Jack and a couple tries as some "smiling at the camera" shots. Enjoy and happiest wishes for your holidays!

Love - The Jacobs little family.