Last but not Least!

We were happy to host the Bear side of the family at our house on Saturday for our final Christmas gathering of the year! It was a great, relaxing day of eating together, opening gifts and chatting around the living room--and the cousins had a great time playing together!

Three of the cousins waiting to open gifts!

My newest nephew Baby Mark!
Kieran opening one of his gifts--a big Toy Story coloring book!
Kiptyn received crayons and a coloring book too!

Baby Chloe received gifts too--I think she'll be wearing this shirt often :-)

Kieran looking at Grandma Bear's photo album from us!

One of my gifts!

I think Daniel and Rachel liked their gift from us?!

This was the 1st time we were able to meet our new nephew! He's a little snuggle bug!

The Christmas decorations are put away for another 11 months and now we are getting ready for the arrival of baby girl! But, in the midst of all the Christmas celebrations, I pray that we were daily reminded of the reason for the celebrating! As Kieran said in a prayer the other night, "Thank you Lord for Jesus' Birthday and that He was born." Yes! Thank you for the wonderful gift of His birth and the eternal sacrifice for us! Happy New Year!!