Christmas Eve

Wow! I really can't believe it is already cmas eve! We have had a great couple of days...really enjoying the fact that Josh has had the last couple of days off.  Lets see....we went to the mall and grabbed a few last minute little gifts, had LOTS of play time- poor daddy keeps getting tackled by two monkeys!- went to an awesome christmas store and looked at dozens and dozens of decorated trees, wreaths, trains etc...., went to waffle house, looked at christmas lights, and had a couple of super fun baths complete with lots of splashing, and making daddy very wet!!! :)

It has just been so nice to be able to spend this extra time with Josh, as well as watch him with the kids. I am so proud of him. He has come so far since Athena was born, and to watch him actually playing, and snuggling and just enjoying his kids, makes me tear up a little bit....I am so happy. This move has been so good for our family. It has not only brought Josh and I closer together and strengthened our marriage, but it has brought Josh and the kid closer....and I wouldnt trade that for anything.

My parents arrived in delaware last night and stopped here to see us (the kids) for a bit before going to my brothers house where they are staying....we didnt tell the kids they were coming. all we said was that after bath time we had a surprise for them......I wish I had been able to get a picture fast enough...the look on athenas face was priceless..she went totally blank at first, then shock,happy,excited,sad and then  leaped into grammies arms. so sweet!!!

well, I need to go now since my children are now awake, well 1 has been awake, but tv was entertaining him :)
Tonight we are going to a candlelight service at our church, and I am actually excited about it!

Merry Christmas!!!!