Christmas was a blessed time!

I can't believe Christmas came and went so quickly. It has been a whirl-win here at our home. We are adapting to being "outnumbered"... well sort of adapting!! It has been hectic at times having a 4 year old, 2 1/2 year old and a newborn. I wouldn't change it for the world but it is a challenge.

While my family visited us at the begining of December, we cut a fresh Christmas tree down and have enjoyed it so much. As of today.. it is still very much alive and we haven't had many needles fall off at all. We enjoyed having my family here so much... it was a very sad time when they had to leave. We all had a good cry over it. We miss them already!

The boys were very excited and surprised when they awoke on Christmas morning to find their stocking full of gifts and presents under the tree. They came right into our room to tell us that Santa had come and he ate the cookies and drank the milk they left for him on Christmas Eve. Ohhh the wonder and excitement that comes with being a young child during Christmas. It is such a joy and makes my heart smile.

Breelyn is finally here!!!

We welcomed the newest member, Breelyn Kaye Carlson, to our family on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 10:27pm. She weighed in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces and is 18.5 inches long. A very petite little thing! After being admitted to the hospital at 8:30pm, she was born only 2 short hours later. I say short but PAINFUL that is until the epidural. Yes... even though it was a quick one... there is always time for an epidural. Her brothers, Aden and Deegan are delighted with her arrival. They just can't get enough of her. Deegan comes in every morning and asks "where's the baby?"

While Janin and I were at the hospital, the boys had the privilege of spending time with aunt Tami and uncle Lawrence. I don't know who enjoyed the time together more... the boys or Tami and Lawrence. What a blessing that they were able and willing to care for our boys in our absence. We all love and appreciate them so much.

My parents arrived from Bend, Oregon on Saturday, December 6th. Aden and Deegan have been on cloud 9 with grandma and papa here to play and spend quality time. Again what a blessing to have them here until the 18th of this month. I have missed them like nobodies business. My brother Ryan, Katie and their daughter, Eden are set to arrive tomorrow to spend a full week here with us. We are thrilled and elated. My other brother Tyler will be here this coming Saturday as well. We are so excited to have our family here during Christmas to celebrate two very special births. The birth of our daughter and even more importantly, the birth of Christ, our Savior.