We are getting ready for Christmas. It is a favorite season for us. We always have fun with Kris because he is always a believer. The decorations are up inside and out. I am so thrilled to have the big nativity up. Our special friends Ken and Donna Mergenthal made it for us. We sure miss them. Lots of our favorite recipes came from them as well.

I am noticing how similar Kris is to Ryan and Nate at 5 and 6 years old. I always want him to behave differently and yet he seems to fit right in with his nephews now. They enjoy playing DS games together. They don't always eat what the rest of us do and want to be the winner at everything. They want to be the center of attention and choose what we will do. I sure enjoying playing games with all of them. I love to play games.

I am so blessed to be able to spend time with my grandchildren. We are going to visit Grandma Illa on Christmas day and then travel on to Staci and Steven. It has been too long and I can't wait to see them all!

Thanks to Kelly for her patience getting Kris in the photo and in catching Kris being Kris for our Christmas Photo.

We love you all and hope you have a terrific Christmas season remembering HE is the 'reason for the season'!