Merry Christmas!

The big tree - decorated by my helper, Liz, and I

The kids' trees - decorated by Liz and Tali. Josh "let" them decorate his too.

The girls are lobbying to get the big one for themselves next year.

Tali & Santa after her pre-school program. She's not shy.

She's especially not shy when there is a candy cane waiting.

Mickey & Christmas

The house that ROCK built

I should be posting a family Christmas photo or blogging about all the cool holiday stuff we're doing but all I can think about is this awesome picture. It's been making me laugh all week.

I did not choose the background purposely. The "extra" just sauntered into my photo. I hope it adds to your holiday cheer!

And the revised edition:

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving in Idaho was spectacular. We met the newest brother-in-law and two new nephews and a niece, as well as a 1-year old niece we've never met either. We went to the IMAX, played ultimate frisbee and flag football, ate a delicious feast, watched dad play his year's work on the organ and had lots of fun together as a family.

I'll post pictures soon, promise. Have I said that before? The camera is downstairs and I'm pregnant! It's a good excuse, huh? Okay, I'll be honest - being pregnant doesn't really make me that tired, but it makes me really lazy! So, for now, here are the best pictures from the trip anyway.

http://samuelsmiracle.com/updates/

http://markandcourtneypalfreyman.blogspot.com/2009/12/thanksgiving.html (posted by my sister who is 38.5 weeks pregnant and obviously not nearly as lazy as I am)