winding it down

After a long Christmas day, A.L. and Wells relax on their new bench while Holland keeps the train running on time.

lil tryke

H: "Mine has a bell AND tassels."

speed racer

W: "Wanna take a spin in my new ride?"

diaper duty

H: "Do I really have to throw it away all by myself?"

no contest

Anne Lawson may not have won the clean plate award, but she had a firm handle on the cleanest rib.

a christmas eve feast

Wells stepped right into the tradition of enjoying Aunt Tina's ribs on Christmas Eve.

a present for Holland

"Is this one for me, Daddy?"

the Christmas story

With a perfect narration by cousin Julia, the kids provided an inspirational performance as characters in our rendition of the birth of Christ.

the littlest shepherd

Wells' debut as a shepherd did not last very long.

our little angels

And Lo, Holland was very eager to share news of the good tidings and great joy.

Anne Lawson's halo did not hold up, but she still managed to look angelic.

running down a dream

...and they're off. Once they get going downhill, the kids are hard to slow down.

cookie day

Wells' technique is quite precise.

Anne Lawson is happy to share.

Less cookie. More icing

 

ho, ho, ho...no, no, no

Apparently, Santa did not spread any Christmas cheer to our three.