preamble.

we had to have a little preamble to christmas before we left duluth. partly because of some oversized gifts that didn't need to travel in our luggage, but mostly to kick off the season together as a family of four, under our own tree, with a bowl of popcorn & lukewarm mugs of hot chocolate. what a blessing! happy birthday, jesus! thanks for letting us celebrate with you. ;)

it's lj's first christmas & he's a quick learner when it comes to ripping wrapping paper. kj can now become our family historian. and nj is ready to saw something large. as for mommy, she's ready to chop & grind with her new food processor. whee!