Baby Jesus (Eli) sleeping while they come to adore him.

Little Dude, sleeping through his role as Baby Jesus.

Rory, playing the part of the village artist in the Christmas pageant. The smock is an authentic period costume, btw.

Being the family of the savior of mankind does have its perks.

The regularly scheduled Santa at the kids' daycare came down with food poisoning. His replacement? Worst. Santa. EVER.

Rory helps make gingerbread men during Cookie Day '09

Eldest Child's cookie decorating uniform: TWO capes and underwear. No tights, though. That's just played out.

Phat Lewtz

Rory likes what Santa brought her

Eli is also impressed by what Santa brought her.

Or then again, it may just be all the shiny wrapping paper.

Christmas at Great-Grandma Lenore's. Photo by Rory.

Little Dude at Christmas #43 of 72 total. At the very least, it seemed like that many to me.

Great-Grandma Lenore and the kiddos.

Rory and Nole assuring me that it's not too cold to be outside.