The holiday season in Denver...

We call this the triple sandwich - both kids are happiest when they have zero personal space, so this sums it up.

We have known this group of friends pretty much since we moved to denver in 2007, and when we first met none were married and there were no kids. Now there are NINE kids between us. This was a fun holiday get together - the boys are all within about 1 1/2 years in age, so they always have a good time together. Stella is about two months younger than the twins (boy/girl).

Stella with her buddy from school, Alexis (1 1/2 months older), and her teacher Lina at the little holiday party she hosted for us.

Christmas morning - Stella had fun with everything in the room - packaging, Hudson's toys, AND her gifts. She is becoming more affectionate and loves to hug and kiss any stuffed animal, so it was lots of fun to open a few of them and watch her. She also loves music, and will make banging noises and dance to just about anything.

Hudson got new jammies and light up shoes...both of which he needed to put on right away. He also got what he asked for from Santa - Thomas the tank engine with the misty island tunnel and shake shake bridge - I have no idea where he came up with the detailed description, but Santa delivered! And I can thank Toys R Us for helping too...

Stella received a couple outfits from her Godmother too, so of course we needed to try them on! She liked the tootoo piece - her first one! She also spent some time on Christmas checking the garland...and tasting it too.

Here she is kissing the doggie from Gigi...she did this all morning. So adorable.

These kids are a great adventure, that's for sure. Though it was hard to be here, away from family, this first Christmas for us as a family of four, it was great to be home with them too. I guess at some point we have to make our own family traditions, so this was the year to start. I'm thankful to have this little family of mine.