December Memories

Our December was filled with a flurry of activity beginning with the decorating of our home. Each year we select a tree from Uncle Ronnie's tree lot and this year the boys gave a lot of input. Carter walked up and down the aisles while Brady scurried to keep up. Jim held up each tree we were interested in until we selected the perfect live tree for our home. Carter was so excited to help decorate and couldn't help but stop to nibble on candy canes. It was such a fun day and it was the perfect tree.

Next, Mom and I took the boys to Lunch with Santa where we were successful in getting the Santa lap photo. Brady being 18 months old was afraid of the man in red but was comforted by Mrs. Claus and her candy cane. They had such a good time with the games and activities and the exquisite lunch of pizza and potato chips!

Once family began to arrive at the Derham household, the real festivities began. One of our favorite nights was attending Christmas in Loveland. We began the evening eating pizza at the Works and then we ventured out to take in all the holiday spirit. The boys got to ride in a train and we then listened to Pop as he led his Christmas choir. After Christmas in Loveland, Steph, Gerben, Jim, and I attended a reunioun at a local bar for those of in town for the holidays. And this was all the week BEFORE Christmas. More pics to come. Our love to all!