If we would have sent out a Christmas Card

 If we would have sent out a Christmas Card, it would have had some pictures like these. Notice our Elf, Waffle, hanging out in the tree. The kids couldn't bear to put down their new toys for all of the pictures.

 We took all of these pictures before church on Christmas Day. The kids are decked out in their Christmas church clothes.

I love this picture!

Our Christmas card would have also included this little yearly summary I wrote up for Ryan's family's annual Woodland Christmas letter.

Cole (28 months)- Still our little Cole baby (even though he's not so little anymore). Loves to sing and knows the words to a lot of songs. Tells a great knock knock joke (the same one every time). Very independent but also loves to cuddle and give kisses. Loves lightning McQueen and Thomas the train. Loves to play with other kids, especially his big sister. Usually very happy and energetic.

Hayden (4 years)- Loves having preschool 3 times a week at the real preschool. Loves doing projects of all kinds. Taking a tap/ballet class. Loves Sunbeams. Very social. Loves playing games. Great big sister. Has started unloading the dishwasher everyday. Loves to help (on her terms). Silly. Tells great stories, and loves to tell jokes, and to read. A lot of fun.

Carli- Pregnant with baby #3. Due June 21st. Busy growing a baby. Chasing kids. Trip to Hawaii with Ryan. Reading and crafting. Young Women's President. 

Ryan- Busy!! Still working hard at Motorola. Ward clerk and Gospel Doctrine teacher. Graduated with his Master's of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Looking forward to having some free time!

We're thankful for our Savior, Jesus Christ, and for this time to reflect more on His wonderful birth.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Love,

Ryan, Carli, Hayden, and Cole