There are so many things I feel the need to say, or fill you in on. Not sure why, but what I really can't shake today is the spirit in the air of Christmas. In our house, and my heart...its thick. And I love it. So I just want to share some lyrics of one of my new favorite Christmas songs by Francesca Battistelli called You're Here: (thanks to my daddy for sharing it with me)
You’re here, I’m holding You so near
I’m staring into the face of my Savior, King and Creator
You could’ve left us on our own, but you’re here… you’re here
Someday I’m gonna look back on this
The night that God became a baby boy
Someday You're gonna go home again,
But You leave your spirit and flood the world with joy
You’ll be here, I’m holding You so near
I’m staring into the face of my Savior,
King and Creator
You could’ve left me on my own, but you’re here…
You’re here
Hallelujah… You’re here… Hallelujah... You’re here
Let us never forget that He didn't have to comeAnd that He is always here. We can hold Him near and stare into His face.May we feel Him and His JOY that He floods the world with! 
Family pictures on my side of the family, for the first time in 5 years! Last time we took these there were 4 grandkids...now there are 11!!!
Someone likes the tree!
She also like to stand up to play
Don't they look so big?
Cooper's 4th bday party. I was so proud of this guy. We had arranged for a moon bounce to be set up after church for his party. The guy called during church and said it was too windy to set it up. He was such a trooper and of course was sad, but had a great attitude and we made the best of our party. SO thankful we got a pinata at least!
Papa Max loving on Emery at the party. We had her baby dedication at church that morning. What a wonderful day!!!
Happy birthday big guy! I can't believe you are 4!
Baby girl got her ears pierced! We go to court next week to finalize!! Wahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Owen's best bud at school, Stone
She is such a happy and easy baby! Can't believe she is 6 months old!!! Crazy! She is eating baby food, trying to crawl and walk, loves to jump and talk and cuddle!
Best attempt at a family pic on Christmas!
My daddy with Emery!
The girls sure do enjoy one another...can't wait til Emme is a little older and they can really play
I love these action pics...this is really how life is around here!
She is beyond words. This girl cracks me up and keeps me on my toes. Sadie Skielar...you have a way of making your daddy and I laugh constantly. 
Can't stop kissing those cheeks, or those thighs...well pretty much all of her!
We love to bake and make a mess then as we are cleaning and vacuuming...we might get a little crazy with the vacuum and let it do our hair. Sadie wants nothing to do with this game. She thinks we are nuts.
