Christmas Traditions

Two of my favorite Christmas traditions we have started include our church candlelight service and taking the kids to look at lights.  We were able to do both again this year, and I am grateful for these moments that they will hopefully cherish for years to come! 

We started out our night going to candlelight service where we celebrated the birth of our Savior, always sets the tone for our holiday season!

 Following our church service we grabbed a quick dinner at Sonic and loaded up Ken, Mandy, Abe and Ben to look at lights.  This was the only photo I took, I was focused on enjoying the time with our family!  We even got to see Santa on our lights adventure, though John Thomas was NOT interested in getting close to him!  Maybe next year he will be more accepting!

Goggans Family Christmas 2013

The weekend before Christmas we celebrated with Kris' side of the family.  Having seven kiddos under the age of two made for a memorable and crazy Christmas celebration!  Ken and Mandy graciously hosted and Granna made yummy dinner and we all brought sides and desserts.  The whole time, I was just praying not to go into labor before all our Christmases were complete! :) My prayers were answered as we completed our first Christmas!

Some of the cousins before dinner!

 John Thomas caught a ride with Abraham

 Sweet Krae waited patiently for her presents!

 This was about as excited as John Thomas got about presents, he would rather play with toys that were already open!

 My handsome hubby and his new briefcase for work!

 Granna bought these adorable rockers for all the babies!

For a behind the scenes take of 4 toddlers - this is what happens when one needs to go potty... we ALL go to try and potty!  I am not sure that anyone actually went, but this will be one to show them in about 15 years!

We had so much fun and chaos!  I am grateful for family and lots of cousins for John Thomas, he had a blast!

Christmas Pajamas

 I don't think there is anything cuter than a kiddo in Christmas jammies!  We had a mini photo shoot one night after bath in John Thomas' PJs!  It was, however, a challenge to get an almost two year old to sit still!

Koen turns 11!

We celebrated Koen's birthday back in December with a small pizza party at home!  We had lots of cousins, food, laughing and playing!  

These boys were ready for some cake!

 New putter from Ken and Mandy!

 Remote control car from Pappy and Granna!

 New clothes and shoes!

 Madden from Papa and Nana!

 On his actual birthday he chose to go eat at his favorite, Edohana!  Notice his plate is almost clean!  When we left, it was completely clean!

Koen, We are so proud of you and the young man you are becoming.  You are an awesome example as a brother and John Thomas adores you.  We can't wait to see what God has in store for you!

We Love You to the moon!  Daddy and Alisha