First Christmas as a Family of Five

The holidays were exciting this year, what with a hyperactive 5 year old who was on break from school for 12 days in a row, an energetic 2-1/2 year old, and a 2-month old who requires lots of care. To add to the mix, the kids and I had colds, and Allie came down with a stomach virus on Christmas Eve night.

But it could have been worse. Allie was well enough to enjoy Christmas day. We celebrated our Savior's birth with presents, food and family.

Opening a gift on Christmas Eve night

Christmas morning we read the Nativity story together,
then open our stocking gifts.

The kids' favorite gift was a doctor kit...
Silas is trying out the glasses

Dr. Allie is giving Nate a shot.

Rowan's not too sure about that hat. 

What a silly bunch!

Christmas afternoon, opening gifts from Jen's family.