We had a wonderful holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Both sets of parents came up to visit, Megan's brother and Nate's brother. The kids had a great time having all the family here. We went to Christmas Eve service and Charlie fell asleep during it. Coop was excited to hold the candle at the end when we sang silent night. Nate sang a couple of songs with the Men's choir. It was a beautiful service.
Christmas Day began at 5:19am. It took Cooper a while to get Charlie to come down. Almost half an hour. Emma joined us at about 6:30am. We all were so tired, everyone in the family took an afternoon nap. At Christmas dinner, we asked Cooper what the best part of Christmas was. We were waiting for him to say something he had gotten for Christmas. He told us having the family all together was the best part. It was so sweet. Charlie said the prayer at Christmas dinner, "Happy Birthday Jesus! We love you and we will see you soon." It is nice to know that they realize what Christmas is about.
We have all been struggling with colds. Over Thanksgiving and Christmas now. We hope it passes soon. Megan has a sinus infection.
We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends.
Oreo was going crazy behind all the gifts.
This was the first night the boys ever slept together at home. Charlie did not want Cooper in his bed. They slept together for three nights and made it through it.
The gift the boys got to open on Christmas Eve, that lasted about 10 mins. We took it back and got one large remote control car.
Charlie and Emma reading with Nanni Owen.
Emma opening her gift on Christmas Eve. She got a doll stuffed animal and some pretty bows.
The boys cheering before Christmas Eve dinner with their OWN sparkling cider. They loved having their own mini bottle. They drank 1/2 on xmas eve and have on xmas day. 
Charlie got to try his first progie Christmas Eve. They were so yummy. It has been about four years since we have made them.
The boys were tying to get a photo of Nate and I before the Christmas Eve Service. :)
I wish Nate was in this photo. Need to figure out how to set the camera to timer so we can all be in the picture.
Cooper and Charlie already for church. Charlie wore this shirt all day. Cooper went up and dressed himself. Mom and dad did not pick out the outfits.
The boys asked for blocks this year.
Emma playing with her toy Santa left.
Cooper helping Emma open her present. She got some new bracelets.
Charlie enjoyed Emma's presents the best I think. :) 
Charlie loves phones and Ipods. :)
Charlie giving Uncle Spud his Christmas present that him and Cooper made.
The boys showing Nanni and Boppi the calendar we made for them for Christmas.
Emma hanging out with Boppi Owen.
Grandma Verla, Megan and Nate.
Uncle Greg and Emmy.
Trying to stand up with support from Uncle Greg.
Nate apparently gave approval for grandparents to buy these nerf guns. I did not. They do love to play with them. 
The boys Christmas present to daddy. It is pretty cute and pops the popcorn very quickly.
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