Christmas 2012 was one of my favorite because James had so much wonder and excitement!  He really didn't remember last year, so all our traditions became so much more powerful because we were experiencing them with James for the first time!  The Advent candles became Jesus' birthday candles.  The small electric candle at the Christmas Eve church service was a fabulous sword.  He could not contain his excitement over presents or decorating the tree with hot chocolate.  He wants to go the yearly Christmas celebration in our neighborhood every day.  He loves singing Christmas hymns.  "Away in a Manger" was his all time favorite this year! Sara Kate is such an observer.  Nothing gets past her.  She watches her brother with amazement and takes it all in.  She is starting to crawl and get into all his new toys.  Lessons on sharing and patience are already in full swing.  We are thankful to be celebrating so much this year- Jesus' birth, Quique finishing seminary and our little Sara Kate.  Thank you, Jesus!