It was Merry Christmas!

Wow. What a Christmas this has been. We've done all sorts of super fun things. And because I know you care.... here is a recap of the past week or so.....

There was the Zoo Lights: We were invited to watch the Christmas Ship parade by some friends from their office building where they host a party. Here we are clammering to see. (they shut off the lights seconds after this shot). It was a SUPER fun time. The kids had the pleasure of running around like crazy people w/ 10-15 other kids in an empty office building. THAT was almost too much fun for them. We look forward to making this a tradition!

And we had visits from our neighbors who brought a fresh batch of REAL egg nog (w/ the nog). Which was awesome - thanks Smith's. This is little Myles.

Here is our "just before Christmas morning" haul. You know because it isn't about the presents.

Darren's enthusiasm for Christmas kept us all going... and going.... and going.....

(and yes that is a Canuck hat on Jack - we got our annual dose of Canada gear) Granny w/ Jack

Grandma & Grandpa

Christmas Dinner (minus the photographer Darren)

This year began what will be known as the LEGO YEARS.

This year in addition to our in-town family we had the pleasure of Grandma Net & Grandpa Peter joining us from Calgary.

And a Merry time was had by all. Now off to the New Year's celebrations!

Jingle Bell Rock

Jingle Bell Rock - a family favorite

It ended when Jack smacked Calvin on the head......

Kindergarten Christmas Party

Today was Oscar's Kindergarten's Christmas party. Super fun. They got to decorate an ornament, make a gingerbread boy or girl. Decorate (and eat) a cookie. It was a fun time had by all.

Christmas Time

As you can imagine with three little kids and two not so little ones.... Christmas time around the Lewis house is HUGE. We love it. Everything about it. The music, the decorating, the cooking and baking, the TRUE meaning of Christmas, the cheer. It is awesome.

There is always plenty of baking and cookie exchanges. The boys love to help - no shock since they get to have plenty of tastes...... Darren & I were lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time to see a flash mob. We noticed that most of the people at Pioneer mall were "frozen" in place. There was a snow machine on the 3rd level... then one by one they burst into song. It was cool to see.

And our tree.... we all decorated together & had a super fun time doing it!

Two more weeks to go. Two more weeks of fun! More posts to follow.....