Christmas 2009 was simple and lovely. We spent the weekend at home, and my parents visited. It is still strange to be at my own house instead of theirs for Christmas, cooking the roast and putting on pots of coffee. We are the hosts now! Everyone had fun and had plenty of time to relax.

Santa’s work was overwhelming this year, but he finally arrived with everything the kids wanted. The biggest hits of the day were William’s firetruck and Wonder Pets Fly Boat, and the twins’ puppet theater and dollhouse.

We woke up to a beautiful sunrise on Christmas morning. It was so early, but no one wanted to wait to open presents!

We have so much to be thankful for this year. I can only hope that 2010 will be filled with as many blessings.