Christmas Day

Christmas Day was a busy one for us and definitely fun, but it is also a time when we really see how important it was for Jesus to come to save the world from sin. I am referring to our innate selfishness we have from the moment we are born. It is never more obvious than on a day when people are showering our children with gifts. Amid the "thank yous" there were a lot of "what's next?" Ugh! Its just a reminder that all of us default to selfish if we don't have our hearts focused on Christ and our trust in Him.

We started off the morning at home where we opened our stockings and our presents to eachother. Lincoln even had presents for us that he had made in school.

Kids with their stockings.

Then it was off to Peepaw and Manamana (Grandparents Bouterie)'s house for breakfast.

Did you know that Bouteries are hams?

Daddy's coffee is hoooottt!

A few presents from grandparents and uncles.

Lola finally has some girl toys!

This is why we don't need a dog ... we already have a monkey.

After our time at the Bouterie's, it was off to the Phelps' home to visit with Grandma Cheryl, Great Grandparents' Fuller, Aunt Karen, Aunts Em and Grace, and of course the Phelps Family.

Aunt Courtney and Mommy with our babies.

Jackson and Grandma.

Lincoln playing with Nathan and Hannah.

After the Phelps' home, we were back to Great Grandparents Harris' home for Christmas dinner. The kids actually ate some of it! This is quite the accomplishment since the Nichols children NEVER eat anywhere but home ... unless super hungry. Don't know why, guess everywhere else is just too much fun to worry about food.

We had a wonderful Christmas Day and enjoyed spending time with all of the family we were so blessed to be able to share our day with. Thank you to everyone who opened their homes. We love you!