Christmas

we spent a cozy Christmas Eve together as a family

scripture reading, stockings, presents, cinnamon rolls...

 the dash to look for names on the gifts

we don't put our presents under the tree until after the boys are in bed

the night before, so they're always surprised by what they find

 hours of contented play

mark has been working long, long hours lately

so the chance to slow down for a few days and celebrate

our Savior's birth, and time with family

seemed extra special this year