day 341

our fully decorated tree and the little helpers who made it perfect.

day 340

noah being a great big brother. levi loves the attention the big kids give to him.

day 339

cutting down the christmas tree. this year we went back to our old place but were very sad that there were not many good trees to choose from. we searched through it all and came upon our short plumpy tree which brought smiles to everyone but naomi and marlee.

day 338

after the kids were all tucked in tonite i headed into the living room and this handprint stuck out to me on the couch (a very dirty one at that). it gave me a big smile and reminded me that the mess in our house is from the little hands that God gave me.

day 337

my little marlee girl. we were telling you your full name the other day and you proceeded telling us it was marlee girl. i love the spunkiness you add to our lives.

day 336

marlee helped me make my first batch of caramel corn this year. she was fascinated by how the popper worked. and she loved how it tasted too. it is a joy teaching the kids how to cook.

day 335

first big snow. this photo is the story of our backyard. max and noah building the pile of snow up to sled off the deck. marlee helping or copying anyone she can. naomi chillin' making angels in the snow. lovin' every minute of it.