Another Christmas has come and gone, and we are nearing the end of our steady stream of visitors. As always, it was magical and full of the best parts of life. Family, friends, good food, feelings and fun. We were lucky enough to have everyone home for the first time in years, and as our number continue to increase we realize how rare this opportunity is becoming. We did all the usual things, like gingerbread houses, frost sugar cookies, walks by the cliffs, etc etc. We also did new things, like zoo trips ice skating in the city, tide pools, and lots and lots of games. I think a high light for everyone was watching this new generation of cousins and siblings interact-they both love each other and play well together, and take turns getting their occasional shots in, as it should be. We also all enjoyed getting to know my new brother in law Ross better, and amazingly I still don't have one single negative thing to say about him haha-but in all seriousness he is great, and both of these two sisters have married well. I love this crazy large family of mine, all sides. And now I will continue by posting an enormous amount of pictures of us doing all the said stuff-hope everyones Christmas was an enjoyable as ours!