Wonderful Christmas

Kelsey was very blessed this holiday season.  We were thrilled to have family from North Carolina (Aunt Melissa, Uncle Shawn, and Cousin Nathan), PA (NanNan and PopPop) and MD (Grandma and Grandpa) at our house for Christmas.  Cousin Nathan was a big help in opening presents with everyone.  There's nothing like watching Christmas through the eyes of a 3 year old.  Kelsey got in the unwrapping spirit and caught on with how to open presents.  Thanks to all who made this a special Christmas for Kelsey!!!  Enjoy just a few pictures from our day!
Kelsey's first gift was from NanNan and PopPop.  It's a train she can walk and ride on.  Very fun and motivating for her to learn how to walk.

NanNan and PopPop also brought Nathan a Hess truck which kept him very busy while we took breaks between opening presents.  They enjoyed buying for a little boy again.

Mark was in the kitchen most of the day preparing a wonderful cranberry glaze for the ham.  There are his sous chefs helping get the potatoes ready.

 Grandpa made it after church and helped open presents.  Kelsey got some bouncy balls to play with and Nathan some Play-Doh toys.

Here is the family sitting down for dinner (left) and Mark opening his gift from Kelsey, a mandolin.  The kitchen cutter, not the instrument.

 Since Kelsey has been such a good girl, Santa brought her a rocking chair which she loves to sit in. It is hand-painted with Noah's Ark on it. 

Christmas wasn't complete without Skyping with Florida.  We watched Grace open her presents.  Chad and Mark opened their gifts that were the same from Joan.  It was a "power hat" which is a ball cap with lights on it. 

We can not say enough how thankful we are to have all of you in our lives.  Thanks for everything...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!