The Richardsons: Coming to an end.

I'm so sad at how quickly this year has gone by. December is probably one of my most favorite months, though. I love love love Christmas time. We celebrate the birth of Jesus, which I think many people forget, spend time with family and friends and of course presents are fun too! Every year I rush, rush, rush around Christmas time and before I know it, it's gone. This year I have been trying to slow down and enjoy every single moment, because you never know what the next day will bring.

This past Saturday we had Christmas with my mother-in-law's side of the family. We had a wonderful lunch and Kagen got some really neat gifts!

I love this little girl.

Helping Daddy get lunch ready

Playing with presents that Mo got her.

It was decided that this year we wouldn't exchange gifts, which is okay with me and my wallet! Lex and I wanted to give everyone a picture of Kagen. It was a big hit.

Playing with her drums that Aunt Cha Cha got her.

MiMi got Kagen such a neat little learning toy. It hooks up to the TV and each time she bounces the character on the screen changes.

The following day we went to church and then to my very good friend's house to visit her and her sweet new baby. He was born on Dec. 11 and is as cute as can be!

Ready for Church!

Annnnd, we're done.

Sweet little Kendall

Not too sure about him

Getting a little close

Kagen refused to look at Kendall. It was so funny, she would look every but, at him.

Why is Momma holding that baby?!

Amanda gave Kagen the neatest Christmas present! The Elf on the Shelf. Each day he hides in a different spot, watching over the kids, and he returns to the North Pole each night to tell Santa if they were naughty or nice. We named our elf Ziggy. I think Kagen is going to have fun with this gift. Thank you Aunt Amanda!!