A very special Christmas Eve

This year Christmas Eve was particularly special. Not only was it a first for us as a family but my brother, Andrew and Scot's brother, Pete and his girlfriend, Jodi were in town to celebrate with us. We went to Christmas Eve candlelight service at our church followed by an open house at my parents house.

My brother and dad treated us to a Christmas music concert. It brought tears to my eyes.

Thomas charming Aunt Kay and Uncle Kelly.

 Pete and Jodi enjoying the free concert.

 Grandpa D and Thomas.

 Grandpa S and his namesake, Thomas.

 Of course Thomas loves Jodi AKA the 'baby whisperer'.

The next day we went and visited GREAT grandma Dopko. She sure does love our little Thomas.

Next up . . .Christmas Day! :-)

xoxo,
Sarah

The Most Wonderful Time . . .

I better start updating this blog before I get voted off the island. ;-)

To say the least, we have been busy enjoying Thomas's first holiday season.

 2011 was a busy baby year among our friends. All five babies are between 5 and 7 months! It is going to be so much fun to watch them grow.

 Thomas met Santa at a Christmas party thrown by our good friends. Our friend Tom is Santa. :-) Posing with Thomas is his gal pal Regan. She and Thomas were born on the same day, two hours apart! Regan's mom and I are already planning the wedding. ;-)

 Thomas and Santa.

 Just another morning in the Scheffel house. Thomas checking out what daddy is eating. Looks like a nice, healthy choice dad!

 Thoams found his toes!

 Capturing my precious boy during playtime on camera.

 Loves to stick out his tongue.

 What a little ham.

 Needless to say, I am crazy in love with this baby.

 Thomas and his gal, Claire. He loves to touch her.

Like I said, 2011 was a busy baby year! Scot and I are in a growth group and three of the 7 couples had babies this year. Thomas is 5 months, Claire (left) is 6 months and Ava (right) is 7 months. So fun!!