Christmas gathering

So I'm about two weeks behind at blogging once again. Two weeks ago Saturday we had our first Christmas gathering. My mom's side of the family likes to get together early so more of us can make it. It was a great time and Santa even made it again this year.

This is my Grandpa and Grandma Noble (my mom's parents). They are two very special people who continue to inspire me and most of the people that know then.

My Grandpa and Grandma again with their children. My Uncle Bill, Aunt Jean and my mom.

The kids - why it is so hard to get a good picture? ha

Kellen & Santa

When he arrived most of the littlest kids were scared - Cooper screamed. When Santa sat down, Jenae & Aubree were right there and hopped up on his lap and talked to him. Well, much to our surprise our shy little boy was standing there waiting for his turn. When Jenae and Aubree were finished, Kellen walked right up to Santa and got on his lap. This was very surpising to us - it took no coaching or anything. He even talked right up to Santa. When he gave Kellen his present, Kellen said 'thank you Santa Claus'. It was the cutest thing!

Santa & Tyson

And not to be shown up by his little brother, Tyson (again with no coaching) walked right up to Santa and got on his lap when Kellen was finished. This may not seem too out of the normal for most kids - but I have two very shy boys.

And then there's Cooper, he's not shy. But he was terrified of Santa. I'm sure in a year or two he'll be right there next to his brothers. As you can see Cooper had a cookie in his hand. And since all of the goodies were out on the table all day where Cooper could reach, he had a lot of cookies!