all was merry & bright

The holidays have come and gone and the Christmas decorations are all put away until next year.  But let me just say a few things ...

First, Christmas was magical. 

Second, Santa brought way more than we deserved.

Third, we had tons-o-fun over the break.

Here's my post-holiday wrap-up:

Bowling on Christmas Eve was super fun.  The trophy (if we had one) would have gone to my sister-in-law Robin.



Afterwards, we partied at the Thomases.



Back at home, the boys got to open their "Christmas Eve" gift.  Surprise, Surprise ... new pajamas!  :)

Christmas morning was wonderful.  A few surprises and lots of smiles.  (And Emery can no longer claim to be the only 8th grader on earth who doesn't have a cell phone.)

Then we went to the Emery's for brunch, more gift-giving, and game-playing.



The rest of the break we had plenty of time to:  go skiing, go sledding, play games, watch movies, and ring in the new year!