Our Christmas was filled with music and lights

Jake - EHS Choir

Jake - Vail Youth Symphony Orchestra

Our annual family photo in front of the Christmas tree

It is so nice to have everyone home this year.

Lois's 7th Birthday

Matthew's 9th Birthday

Emma's 15th Birthday

Our Local Zoo has an even called "Zoo Lights." Everything is lit up for Christmas and they invite musical guests to perform in the park to bring cheer as you wander and see the lights.

Jake first performed one night with his piano instructor and her students.

Then a week later he performed with some friends in his cello rock band.

This is Jake and C4.

We also have a neighborhood here named Winterhaven.  Each year they outdo themselves in a wonderful display of Christmas lights on houses.  This is our favorite one this year.

Of course it just wouldn't be Christmas without bake and decorating a lot of cookies.

Early Christmas morning and everyone is ready and excited to head downstairs to see what Santa brought.

The month and year ended with the same sort of theme...

Lights!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

Wrapping up Boy Scouts

With the month of December came the final moments of our family working with The Boys Scouts of America.

Philip was able to complete the goals he set for his final rank and merit badge.

Jake, Ben and Philip with members of Troop 722

Benjamin also completed his goal of earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

On December 11, 2019 he completed his final review and was able to earn the rank of Eagle Scout with The Boy Scouts of America.