Christmas 2016

Our Christmas was extra special this year because Grandma came to be with us!! The weather was a bit treacherous, but God got her safely here.

All three made it through the sister sleep over this year (much to Piper's relief, Bryndel was much quieter this year!).

Hadley & Piper enjoyed testing out their new scooters, indoors!

Good helpers with the punch ring. And then, Grandma arrived with a special gift for Bryndel... her very own American Girl Doll!!! As you can see, she was ecstatic and enamored with Maryellen:)

In many ways, we just 'survived' our first Christmas without Dad. But in other ways, we found joy too. Just thinking about what the angels must sound like in heaven on Christmas, is enough to bring a smile through the tears. We will continue to choose joy in the New Year. Sure love you, Mom!