Merry Christmas!

It has been a fun and productive few days in the Abbott home. I was inspired to stop being the only one in our family to shop, wrap, bake, do Christmas cards and all. So, Silas, Kate, and Maria have become the best little elf helpers you have ever seen! With all of us so busy Mo has been left to his own devices which has been a bit scary. (he actually crawled to the TOP of the stairs ~ note that at the bottom of our staircase is HARD wood floor ~ before we realized he could even climb a stair!) It has made the Christmas hustle and bustle a fun family time - crazy I know! This morning we took a little cocoa devotional break (pic above) and now they are all busy making cards. At 3 today we head to my folks (who live about one and a half miles away : ) ) for our traditional Christmas Eve time with them. Lots of FOOD and Lots of PRESENTS ~ my brother, Eric, and his girlfriend, Diane, should be there too. Tomorrow we will be home in the a.m. and have our traditional egg casserole and sticky buns (yummm ~ hope those go over well for your crew Mandy) and read the Christmas story. In the afternoon we will go up to Mike's folks (they are about 5 miles away!) and spend the evening with Mike's brother and family and have the traditional acting out of the Christmas story. Feeling so thankful for my amazing family and wishing you all a blessed holiday!