Christmas 2013

As usual, Christmas was super busy but also super fun! It's so funny how things change when you become a parent. Suddenly I don't want any gifts...I want my kids to get all the gifts because I love to see their excitement (and I was the parent who would NEVER spoil my kids). I guess things change :) But even through all the gifts and all the parties, Ryan and I try our best to stress the real reason for Christmas...JESUS!

Andrew and I continuing our tradition of making and decorating Christmas cookies.  Maybe next year Sylvia can join us :)

Sylvia making herself comfortable in on of Grandma Linda's toys, and singing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' of course!

My girlie girl loves her poodle purse!

The perfect pinwheel for a dutch boy

...and the perfect dutch, chocolate treat (continuing a Huizinga tradition).

A glorified  light-bright

A boa, tutu, and bottle.  Life is good!

Adding more 'pretties' to her attire

Do you think he loves fans?

Sylvia loves animals so a kitty hat was a perfect gift.  Thanks Auntie Sara!

Daniel Tiger!!!

Taking all the kids to Breton Village on a cold winter day.  They were hungry after looking at the train, running around, and taking trips up the elevator.  Thank goodness for D&W and their pretty cookies :)