Merry Christmas!!!

For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:11

Merry Christmas!

Love,

Adam, Amy and Addison

p.s. Looks like a Christmas at home this year. The blizzard conditions will not allow our trip to Kansas. I can barley see past the road from my kitchen window, and beyond that is just white. The wind is howling, blowing making it difficult to tell if it is actually snowing or not. I believe we have several inches in the forecast. We were able to make it to town last night for the 11:00 Christmas Eve service, which was beautiful, only a small crowd had braved the weather. On the way home, the westbound lane of the highway was almost impassable, but we made it home with no real troubles. Addison was excited to open her gifts this morning, with squeals of delight. We did our best as parents to not go overboard, but that is hard. Her loot included a pink trike, a box of shapes, several books, a play tent and a pedal combine, CASE IH of coarse. I know the best part for Adam and I was just watching Addison. We did have a good laugh when we gave each other the same exact gift, a HP mini, netbook. I think we'll probably take one back and share the other, I don't think we need two. I'd have to say this had been my most memorable Christmas so far. Love to all.

Christmas Time is Coming!

It truly feels like Christmas time. Lights are up, decorations are out and the holiday baking has begun. We've been listening to our Christmas cd's, my favorites are Christmas Peace by Elvis and Raffi's Christmas Album. We found our Christmas tree a few weeks ago and Addison had so much fum helping decorate it. I've been absolutely amazed that she a has never once taken anything back off the tree. We gave her her own little people nativity and she has spent hours playing with it. She can spot any baby Jesus in the manger from across the room, and says "Jesus night, night." So sweet to watch.

Adam got our outside lights up before the blizzard and the house looks beautiful all lit up. Most of the Christmas shopping is complete, presents are wrapped and under the tree. I made my annual Christmas caramels last night and Alan and Adam helped me get them all wrapped up tonight while Connie entertained Addison. I'm very grateful for the help, it would have been a daunting task done alone!

I had the opportunity to go to Omaha over the weekend with a couple friends to see a Christmas pageant, called the Christmas Letter, it was so much fun! The pageant included a great story, lots of singing and dancing and live animals, including camels! What a wonderful way to celebrate the season!

Addison wore her Christmas dress to church this morning. She looked adorable if I may say so myself. Her grandma Schneider gave her a beautiful black wool coat and she has a red hat to match. She looked very festive.

We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas. Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season!

Love,

the Hoaglands

Christmas Past and Present

Here's a picture for now. I'll post a few more after I get them off of Mom and Dad's camera, they got some good ones when they came out on the first Saturday. I was very pleased, I was able to take Addison 3 of the 5 nights of Christmas Past and Present. The other two nights were just too cold. We stayed busy, stringing (and eating) popcorn and filled the cabin with the wonderful smells of cookies and aebleskivers. Addison was very sociable to all our visitors and had a splendid time!

It's Christmas Time!

It has been entirely too long since my last post! We've all been well. Adam's mostly done with harvest, just helping Alan finish up. I've been busy sewing new things for Addison and I for Stuhr. I'll try to put up pictures of my projects soon. I can't believe the Christmas season is here already!


Dad snapped these pictures on Sunday while we were in Milford. I love how they turned out!