Celebrating Christmas

Christmas is usually anything less than hectic, but it is always grand to be with family over the holidays. We traveled to St. Louis first for Christmas and visited with all of Lauren's family. Then we traveled to Kansas City for the New Year's holiday to be with Nathan's family! Here is a series of pictures from all of our Christmas experiences and decorations!!

Christmas at School : A Christmas Carol

Since this was our first Christmas, Lauren's students surprised her with an ornament from each of them to  decorate our first tree! It was a precious gift to receive!

Christmas in Philadelphia: Our home and celebration.

The ornaments from my grandma decorated the tree! Along with my students' of course! :)

Christmas in St. Louis:

Celebrating with Tom's family!

Celebrating with Mom and Tom!

Celebrating with Francine and Vern and Grandma!

Celebrating with the Carmody Clan!

Celebrating with Vern, Francine, Ami, Lori, Scott, Aaron and the kiddos!

Christmas & New Years in Kansas City with Nathan's Family!

 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!