Rice Cereal

W have some video and pictures on the other camera for upload, but Ben had his first serving of food and it was pretty funny - he didn't quite get the swallowing effect - overall he did well. He is getting so big, stay small and cuddly sweet boy

Back to work tmrw

Ben was great today - so sad to begin work again - miss lots of time with him 

He doesn't do this often...

...just played himself to sleep in his bouncy chair!

First Christmas

Ben had a great first Christmas. If a baby can get spoiled with love, we are in trouble! Braden and Tristin especially loved holding (Braden) and touching (Tristin) Ben. So cute to see!

Went to Christmas Eve service at Community Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg. Terry was carrying him into the church and proclaimed to someone else walking in, "I've got the baby Jesus!" It was lovely listening to Sandy (who has a beautiful voice), and a young guy with a deep voice in the row behind us sing harmony.

We came back to Weaverville to find that we had run out of propane while we were in Virginia. The house was 40 degrees inside: brrr! The gas company brought us some propane that night.

Today (the 28th) was our family Christmas Day. Santa brought Ben Lincoln Logs, a tractor, and a stuffed fox. Ben thought the fox had a particularly tasty head (everything goes in the mouth these  days!).

Relaxing back in Asheville

Night with Tonya and David - then our full day Saturday pajama family Christmas Day - so relaxing...

Great Christmas

My boys

Great afternoon with Ben

Mom here: Slow day of work, so I got lots of midday breaks to giggle with Ben. Then some snuggles and decorating cookies for the Burkhalter Christmas.

Christmas is great!

Merry Christmas Eve!

Ben's first Christmas Eve (in Virginia). He's had such a great, mellow day. Went to Chick-Fil-A so Grandma could show him off. Tonight: Christmas Eve service. Ben loved the candles and the music. Terry was carrying Ben into the church, and said, 'I've got the baby Jesus!'. We all had a good laugh.