Christmas In Arkansas

We woke up to a winter wonderland Wednesday after Christmas

Christmas morning the kids had some surprises in their stockings.

Joy dressed to the nines for Christmas eve.

Josiah dressed up, too, and brightened up for the occasion of gift opening. (He fought a fever that finally broke Friday afternoon.)

Our children received this manger last Christmas. Joy set it up this year, notice the angels on top of the stable.

Family Christmas

We celebrated Christmas with Finnesgards one week early at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Bismarck, North Dakota. All of us were together with the exception of our nephew, Jesse Baade.
This is only a portion of the gifts and givers. We had a terrific time and enjoyed being together.


Monday before Christmas my Dad, Lu, visited us. We had a delicious meal at the Centerville Steakhouse with him one evening.

Christmas with Grandparents

We got to spend time with both pair of grandparents while we were in Bismarck. There have been noticeable changes since they saw our children in September.

Christmas Party

We celebrated Christmas at home early.
Joy was especially excited to get started!

This is how our home was decorated.