Hartz2020 Christmas Time

Christmas Eve:

Starry Night craft 

"There is a light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness can not overcome it."

My whole heart

My best gift!

So thankful Brian was feeling well enough to go to Christmas Eve service. We loved getting to go with his parents.

To God Be the Glory that our family is together at church 2 weeks after Brian's surgery.

Christams Eve Family Matching pajamas tradition

Elf themed this year-4 main food groups, ha!

Christmas morning the boys woke up around 6 and didn't come wake us up until 7:05!

Stockings are always first.

Speedos were on their Christmsa list!

Boxing set for the win!

Sweet boy only asked for a Speedo and a Bible for Christmas. Surprised him with a hoodie and Architecture Legos.

Lincoln asked for an art set, and he was so excited about the fancy case!

All Brian's gifts were related to disc golfing and fishing!

Hopefully he'll be back to those things soon.

Loving my new robe from my boys!

Christmas morning smiles

After we opened gifts, we had Christmas breakfast of donuts and egg casserole with Brian's parents.

The boys spent most of the day building their new Lego sets. Lincoln is finally into it.

The weather is the afternoon was absolutely beautiful. We took a few walks which is great for Brian's recovery. Brian still was able to surprise me even though he just had surgery. I'm wearing my new Sparkle Nike leggings here, and I love them!

And Jackson took a bike ride with me so I could try out my new bike!!

It was the perfect day of being together. My heart is full and soo thankful!

Hope is here, 

His name is Immanuel.

Thankful for the hope we have today and tomorrow becasue of Jesus!

Merry Christmas!

Wisconsin- Part 1/.Christmas Eve

We headed to Wisconsin as soon as we could. The morning we were going to leave, Lincoln woke up with a fever. We had to make a pit-stoop at Urgent care before leaving. 

Flu and strep were negative so we set out on the road,

with all the neccessities and Clorox wipes and lots of GermX.

We made it to Springfield, MO and stopped for custard at Andy's,

looked at all the animals at the Bass Pro Shop,

and made a quick stop by Evangel.

We made it to Fond du Lac around 4:30on Sunday and were able to suprise my dad, Garrison, and Kate.

Garrison's reaction was the BEST! He was so suprised and happy!

Love my dad!

Monday morning, the boys seemed better and spent the day outside and at the farm.

Desperately trying to find any piece of ice or snow they can! Spoliler alert: no snow the whole time we were there!

Grandma Sharon, Lucy, and Lincoln

"Aunt Kyndra, we have so much in common!"

Tuesday morning, Christmas Eve, both boys woke up sicker than before. They laid low and watched movies all day, while Brian and I played a game of Scrabble.

Lincoln's legs hurt so bad this day and couldn't/wouldn't walk on them. I was so worried about him. 

One Christmas Eve tradition is making crafts, so we were able to paint some ornaments.

Sharon watched the boys and we went to the early Christmas Eve service, then we switched so she could go. 

Matching Family Christmas Eve Pajamas

Go Astros Go!

We need put out some reindeer food but no cookies or a letter for Santa this year. We went to bed praying for healing. 

Wisconsin- Christmas Day

Lincoln was up first at 5:45am without a fever, but still saying his legs hurt. We were really debating if we needed to take him to the Emergency room. I was able to finally get him to take some steps with me, but his legs were really sore. Thankfully, we didn't end up needing to take him in.

We brought our stocking up to Wisconsin!

The boys always start with their stockings; books, fun toys, jammers, and candy! Brian snuck some earrings I had been wanting in mine. :)

His first "real" Bible with his name! He was so excited!

Lots of discs were under the Christmas tree!

Each boy got a special blanket,

 with pictures that represent them.

We surprised the boys with Hover boards, but they also came with a cart. 

Fitbit watches, I always know what time it is now!!

So thankful for this guy!

My 20th Christmas with him, and he is still surprising me!

These Ugg Slippers are hands down my favorite and the best gift ever! I wear them non-stop!

After the boys opened their Christmas presents from us at Mel and Sharon's, the boys and I went to my parents for breakfast and to spend time with them.

Garrison and Kate

Papa Gary and his boys

Merry Christmas!

The boys loved their Elf suits from Grandma Elly.

We then spent the evening with Brian's parents and sisters. The kids played some Left, Right, Center.

Lincoln won!

Even though it wasn't a White Chrismta, it was a wonderful Christmas day, and it was so nice to spend it with our families!