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faces of happiness

tutu...need i say more
{thanks jmjf}

my bro jeremy, modeling his new oven mitts my mom bought him

yep...that's paige...the "best" shot of the day

nana and two of her girlies

papa loving little sofia

oh my...it's a horse!!!!!
{this is to prove to you that brooke can sit still every now and then}

my sweet niece, shelby...a total ham!

the blabla was the BIG hit for jada!!! 

one of these days i need to get that girl to stop sucking her thumb
{i hate to admit it, but she's kinda cute when she does it}

christmas eve...i can't believe i got a pic of paige...she is NOT covering her face...and it's out of focus.  grrrrrr....

b's imitation of mary on the donkey on her way to bethleham...

sweet little sofia...serious

when the day was done, ryan said something that was really a great reminder.  at some point, no matter what happens, no matter what gift you get, no matter who is around and who has passed away, no matter where you live and who you are, jesus was born on christmas and that remains the same.  his love, his grace, his peace and his life, death and resurrection, we celebrate and are so thankful for.  because, in spite of ourselves, jesus always remains the same.  and that, my dear friends, is a very good thing.

Comments

Meredith said…
Looks like you guys had a great Christmas... Your words make me get teary. Shocking. I know. Hugs to you!
12/26/2008 12:34 PM
Jen said…
I am so loving you last few posts. I videos are awesome, especially Sofie. I am so glad that you all had a great Christmas. And that is beautiful, the things that your hubby said.
12/26/2008 3:32 PM
Rebecca Jo said…
Amen!!!

And you got a picture of Paige... I was wondering if she just kept her whole face covered at all times awaiting you juming out with a camera....

Those faces are all precious!!!
12/26/2008 3:44 PM
Pam said…
great pictures, and amen to those last words... yesterday, today, and forever...
12/26/2008 4:55 PM
Kimmy said…
It's so true....Jesus is the same and always will be :O)!!!!!
What great photos...again!! I just got a Canon for Christmas and I've been playing with all the settings. What setting do you use, if you don't mind me asking??!! This is all new to me :o)
12/26/2008 7:43 PM
LaTonya Yvette said…
Isn't it nice to know that He never changes. Your family is so adorable. Lovin your bro modeling his oven mitts!
12/26/2008 7:48 PM
He & Me + 3 said…
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12/26/2008 8:19 PM
He & Me + 3 said…
I loved all the pictures. The one of Sofia sucking her fingers is so cute. So true...and so glad that He, Jesus is unchanging in this world of changes.
12/26/2008 8:21 PM
angi_b72 said…
sweet sweet pics!! And I sucked my thumb until I was 12 years old!!
12/26/2008 8:40 PM
Ashley said…
what great pictures!
12/26/2008 9:05 PM
CntryMomma said…
Okay, seriously ... are you are photographer?! You always have the best pics on here. I need help understanding the settings on mine ...maybe that's my problem. LOL

Love the ending comments.

LORI
12/26/2008 9:43 PM
Carrie said…
What fun! And hubs is DA MAN!
12/26/2008 10:21 PM
Paige Hinrichs said…
My goodness your family is beautiful! Looks like you had a fun day. : ) Merry Christmas.
12/26/2008 10:41 PM
Tracy said…
great pics - always fun w/family!
12/27/2008 12:23 AM
Megan said…
Your family is just adorable! You can just see their personalities in the pictures.

Looks like you had a great Christmas!
12/27/2008 2:56 AM
The Farmer Files said…
My fave is the pic of the Mary rendition! :)
12/27/2008 3:28 AM
Unknown said…
i just saw this!!! oh lil brookie! so glad she liked her tutu! i thik of the girls everytime i see those things at the store! how cute is jada with that blabla!?! and lil sofers in that last shot and sucking her fingers :-) love the pic of jeremy! and classic paige, classic. love you all!!!
12/27/2008 9:57 AM
Jaysi said…
Amen to that! That is what makes Christmas away from my family...well, okay for me. I love the pictures! Absolutely adorable! Looks like everyone had a very Merry Christmas!
12/27/2008 9:58 AM
Kacey said…
Love the entire post from top to bottom. And I'm even a little jealous of Jada's BlahBlah doll but I'm thinking sharing may not be an option. LOL

So happy you all had a Merry Christmas, your family is beautiful and you got some great shots!
12/27/2008 11:15 AM
Rebekah said…
Beautiful pictures - and a great message at the bottom
12/27/2008 7:34 PM
Abby said…
You look like you had a wonderful holiday! I love the shot of your brother too hilarious!
12/28/2008 1:17 AM
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