Merry Christmas!

Pictures:

* The Logan family - We needed a wide angle lens this year to fit us all in :-)

* Great Grandma with her arms full of love...and babies too! L-R: Ryan, Brooke & Jack (who spit up all over his outfit, hence, the change into his pj's)

* Brooke's pretty dress (thanks Ama & Papa!). This girl thing is so much fun!!!!

* It was the "Year of the Hat". Here's a few pics of Brooke and Ryan in their new hats.

Christmas was definitely a big change for us this year in so many ways...of course, the obvious with three new little ones in the house. But it was SO much fun watching Kyle this year as he really "got" the idea of Santa coming to his house, the birth of baby Jesus and of course, opening presents like a mad man. On Christmas Eve, Kyle, Ed and I went to church while mom & dad tackled the babies. We had a nice dinner together when we returned and relaxed for the evening. Kyle left cookies and milk for Santa before going to bed. Timing couldn't have been better for the babies in the morning. We were able to feed everyone and have them back to sleep before Kyle woke up. It was fun to watch him come out of his room and see all of his presents. We had his train/table all set up and he loved it! It was funny because leading up to Christmas, I kept saying, "what do you want for Christmas?" and his answer would always be "toys, mommy!". I would say, "how about a train?" to get him excited about getting one. Of course his answer was always, "No, I don't want a train!". Thank goodness he didn't mean it because he's already played with it so much.

On Christmas day, we went over to mom & dads. These days, this is quite an undertaking. I never thought I would ever rather stay home than go out but after trying to get three babies, a two year old and all of the equipment that goes with it, I'm starting to re-think venturing out so much! On the other hand, it is great to get out of the house and have a nice change of scenery. Don't get me wrong, I personally get out EVERY day for something! The babies have only been out to my parents and the doctor!

We were supposed to arrive to my parents at noon...well, of course, feeding time ended up being 11 am (which takes an hour - start to finish) then we (I mean I!) had to get them dressed and ready to go. Needless to say, we didn't arrive until almost 2 pm :-). Ahhh, my new life, I keep reminding myself! We had a nice dinner at mom & dad's. My grandma and Uncle Steve came down too. Later in the evening our family friends, the Albertson's, stopped by to visit and see Kyle and the babies. Kyle couldn't wait any longer so he tore into gifts for everyone. He was the official "gift opener". I don't think anyone else opened a single package! The joys of being two. I took the most pleasure in watching him open his presents and take in the whole idea of Christmas.

We are very daring. On Saturday, we're going to take a six hour road trip to visit Ed's family. If nothing else it will be an adventure! We're taking the "Elmo car" as Kyle calls it (minivan with DVD player, which usually has Elmo playing, hence the name!) and filling it with all of the stuff that we'll need for four days away from home. We'll stay with Ed's sister. I'm looking forward to being there, seeing a lot of friends and family, I just hope the trip goes well. And hoping the six hour trip doesn't take twelve :-)

Then, our Christmas continues when we return as my brother, sister-in-law and baby Lila are coming to Michigan! We will spend New Years together and they'll be here until January 3rd. We can't wait to see them again...it's been awhile, since Labor Day. My what a difference a year makes...last year Kyle was it! Now there will be five kids in this house!

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas. We sure did and look forward to a wonderful 2009! Please post a comment so I know that people are still reading...comments are my favorite part!!!!