It's Christmas morning, and Santa left a present unopened for Madeline under the tree. She loves her new dolly! 

A pic for the ages. Papa loved reading the gradkids a Christmas story on Christmas Eve. 

On Christmas Eve we let the kids open one present of the parents' choosing. Of course they were PJs! The kids ripped into them with such excitement and gusto, but the joy wasn't long lasting. These poor pajamas are facing the sad reality that they weren't at the top of the list for what kids want for Christmas. 

Michael is the coolest now that he's reached the ripe age of 7 

Aren't they sweet? 

Mark has this toy down cold 

Here I (Jayna) am with some of my favorite ladies, my small group that meets on Monday nights. We had a wild Christmas party. Who knew Outburst: The Bible Version could get so out-of-control? 

In Mid-December, our dear friends, Brad, Erin and their kids paid us a special visit from Kentucky. What a wonderful time we had catching up. We were very encouraged and Madeline loved playing with Paige and Maggie! 

This was the Charlie Brown Christmas Cookie 

Kurt and I have started a new tradition of making sugar cookies for the holidays. Don't those look good enough to eat? 

Here Madeline is watching A Charlie Brown Christmas for the very first time. I hope it's a tradition for years to come! 

This was our dessert near the end of our tea. This was quite possibly the best tiramasu I've ever had 

I had the privilege of attending a special tea with my mom, sister-in-law, cousins, and Grandma Linda. I love my family and had such a wonderful time. We made some good memories and drank gallons of tea! 

Superstar!!!!! 

Watch out Grammy, I'll save you from that evil machine! 

It me or you, vaccum. There isn't room enough for the both of us here. 

This is Madeline with good friends, Staci and Connie :-) 

Giddy Up, Papa! 

You're Down for the count! One! Two! Three!.....

It's game day for the OSU Buck Eyes!! Thank goodness they won the Fiesta Bow, we were able to keep smiling! 

Mark and Uncle Kurt truly bonded 

Dog pile on Uncle Kurt! 

Our version of a competitive card game, Schmuck (or King and Schmuck) in one way brought us together, and in another, tore us apart. There is truly the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat in this game. Dad, as you can see, enjoys the thrill of victory.... 

I might have to sell this pic to Wes & Shawna for blackmail, should they need it. Did anyone call the fashion police on Mark? 

Wes, Loren and Kurt talkin' football on New Year's Day. Matthew didn't get the memo to wear a black shirt.... 

Maddie is quite industrious. The simple shoe can entertain her for hours.