Christmas Break

It happens every year, our vacation time comes to an end and I realize I haven't taken very many pictures. This year it was partly due to the weather, but it was also due to the fact I always enjoy the time so much I forget to carry my camera around and capture the moments.  My very favorite part is the time we are able to spend together.  It's the only time of the year that Casey, Kaitlyn, Cody, and Ryan all have the time off.  And we enjoy every minute of it!  Here are a few pictures I managed to capture of our activities over the break.

Merry Christmas Morning - The boys stayed in their new pajamas all day - best part of Christmas!

We played lots of games, this being the most popular and causing the most conflict(well, besides Monopoly).

We painted(mostly Casey painted and a few of us helped) Kaitlyn's bedroom.

Kaitlyn, Janelle, and I went to see Les Miserables - I enjoyed the music from the leading ladies, but most of all I love the book and the message that comes from the story - "To love another person is to see the face of God.” ― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables.

We also were able to enjoy a few of our favorite eats.  We don't eat out all that much, so it really was a treat.

{Love their salad!  We stopped here two days in a row!}

{Always a favorite!}

{The best pancakes with Marionberry/blackberry syrup slathered in whip cream - YUM!}

{And a few of these - thank you, Kaitlyn.}

I used these a lot, hoping that my out-take was more than my intake. I will miss my mid-morning runs. They are the best!

Our company has left, and we already miss Mr. Sethie and his sweet giggles.

We cooked, we ate, we looked at Christmas lights, we played, we shopped, and we enjoyed our time together. We wish everyone A very Happy & Healthy New year!