Our little family: December

We had an unseasonably warm December day, so we had a bonfire and at dinner outside.

Ethan was supposed to be sleeping, but instead decided he needed a wardrobe change.

The boys participated in the Christmas program at church this year. Evan was a shepherd, and Ryan was the donkey who led Mary and Joseph around.

Biker dude!

Evan and Ryan took another trip to the Baltimore Aquarium, one of their most favorite places!

It was also nice enough outside to browse around the Inner Harbor and visit this submarine.

One of the big events in kindergarten is building gingerbread houses. I was able to visit Evan's class and help him with this masterpiece. He was so proud of his pretzel porch!

Evan's first trip to the deer stand with Daddy.

Uncle Jared needed some help driving deer out of the woods. Looks like the right crew for the job!

Ethan all dressed up for the Christmas Eve service.

Christmas morning loot. Mostly books, a few new friends, and a fun floor piano for Ethan.

Evan was enamored with his new microscope.

Ryan fell in love with this spotted jaguar in the store, and was so happy to have it home with him on Christmas day.

Halmoni helping the boys open their stockings.

The new tent was hiding upstairs, and the boys were so excited to have a Christmas night sleepover in it.

We spent the day after Christmas in Wilmington with the entire Judy family. After a day of non-existent naps, we did not expect Ethan to stay awake and make lots of noise on the dark ride home, especially when the other two sacked out right away. Silly goose!

The Saturday after Christmas is usually the extended Hertzog family party in Pennsylvania. I intended to go by myself with my parents, but Ryan called an audible at the last minute and insisted he tag along. He loaded up with his new books and spotted jaguar and had a wonderful day. I'm so glad he decided to go! :o)