M.I.A.

As everybody I'm sure knows, December was not a very fun month around here. What is usually a month full of fun activities, outings and photos became a month of sadness, coping and healing. We started 2012 off with a murder and ended with a fatal gun accident. I'm seriously hoping 2013 is a little bit nicer to us!

So, amid all the chaos last month, here are a few photos we managed to get (and an advanced warning that there are photos of little boys and their tighty whiteys!)!

The first day of winter break was dry, sunny and warm. We were dog-sitting for some friends, and she was so kind as to dig several large holes in the back yard that made perfect mud pools for my boys to play in. They had a delightfully muddy time.

Fast forward to Christmas Sunday.  

We took lots and lots of photos, and ended up with a few cute ones with loving brothers,

And sly, half-smiles

Until we were DONE.

I just love this photo; her screaming face, her precious dress (thank you, Michelle!!) and those delicious rolls of chub on her arms that I just want to nibble.

Christmas Eve we had fun with Mark, Jocie and Hallie, and then Christmas was finally here.

Lala came over, Santa made his appearance, and we had a really nice day.

The boys had fun playing with all their new stuff,

And David and I managed to go see Les Miserables (which I LOVED).

It was a perfect, lazy day.

Now, we are spending the rest of our break playing

And modeling for Mommy.

Hopefully, life will start getting to be a little more normal this month,

 with a few more fun activities and a few more blog updates!