Mom got a Cricut. I think she liked it because she almost started crying. She had mentioned wanting it a few years ago, but it was an unexpected gift this year. It is pretty cool - if only the accessories weren't so expensive. Btw, Cricut is for scrapbookers and crafty people (not me). It cuts out shapes and letters and such. 
We got to hang out with some of our favorite people at Enchanted Castle while we were in the Chicago area. Dave and Jen and their little girl Averie met us there. Josh got to ride the go carts and could not stand getting off. He sobbed and sobbed. Although Averie and Josh are almost the same in age the fact that she is a girl and he is a boy is very obvious. It is actually very interesting to observe the differences. I have put in my order for a little girl (a sweet one!) if the Lord blesses us with another child.
Josh and his Grandma Chris in Chicago land. 
Exausted on Christmas day. This is a very rare picture. Josh NEVER falls asleep anywhere but his bed. He has only fallen asleep laying with someone else a handful of times in the last few years. The mark on his face is from a box incident. We don't beat him. :o)
Fun with the cousin Jessie in a big box. Yes this is the box that the accident occurred in that caused the face mark.
