Merry Christmas!

It's been a pretty fun and busy Christmas season this year. I've all but given up running this month for all the preparations that have been taking place.

But, we made it through and I think everyone's been happy and had a good time.

On Christmas Eve we were able to go on a Polar Express train ride.

Here are the kids hanging out before boarding. Elinor is usually doing something crazy in the pictures from this day (and always).

Jake could not stay away from this dog.

Happily settled in.

Enjoying yummy treats. (As soon as they announced they'd be bringing around hot chocolate and cookies, Jake stood up and yelled "Yummyyyyyyyy!" in his cute little baby voice. He continued to yell things like "Yummy in tummy!" periodically until he received his cookie.)

Santa.

Santa with the girls.

Sisters. Emily's Christmas name was Mistletoe (horribly misspelled by Santa's elf Sprinkles.)

And... well, we took about a dozen of this picture, and Jacob has this same expression in all of them. So there ya go.

For the day itself, it started off early and with lots of enthusiasm. The kids were not very happy about being made to pause for a moment for us to take this picture:

All of them in their Christmas Jammies. Ignore Caleb's face.

And just really quick, before I end, here are the kids enjoying their presents from Grandma Oba this year:

Jake riding his scooter like a pro. This one is cool because we can convert it from three wheels to two when he's ready.

Elinor on her new scooter. All the kids have been cruising around on this one.

Caleb trying out his new skateboard.

And Emi thoroughly enjoying her new rollerblades. She really cannot get enough of these things!