Merry Christmas!

When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption. As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.

-Galatians 4:4-7

^Photo Credit: Meredith Christine Photography.

Christmas Mass:

We love them so much!!!

We went to the beach because we can. 

Some of the kids were fighting. (And by “some,” I mean all but the Fourth.)

They made me 3 of these:

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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Swearing-In

This was in no way chaotic:

 

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Snow Day

One of their favorite days!

Fabulous Fourth:

Virginia snow:

California snow:

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Soccer Finale

It's really enjoyable to watch the Engineer thrive in a team sport.

Though this day was particularly cold for us, this palm tree lined horizon never gets old!

 

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Milestone for Wisconsin Cousin

DH went to his cousin’s half century celebration; and while he was there, saw my family. He brought Sweet Pea so she could visit with her age-contemporary first cousin and have some girl time. She cried all the home after this visit.

This is cold even for Wisconsin:

Uncle Michael in his new home:

She is finally unafraid of this very large German shepherd:

Niece Elly, such a sweetie!:

Pond life:

 

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Christmas Program

Sweet Pea is in choir this year. So she participated in both nights' programs.

 The Fourth and Fifth were in rows behind people taller than they. So these are the best pictures I took of them:

The Fifth's five-head is to the right of the kid in the Santa hat.

He was way too cute and wore these pjs until he had to put on real clothes. As soon as he returned home, he put these pjs back on. 

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