12 and counting

We had a great Christmas with Nate's parents and siblings.  Our kids are only three of twelve (nearly 13!) cousins!  They had a wonderful time playing together.  It's odd to be on the adult side of the action! 

 Here they are, in birth order: 

Ryan's two oldest, Drew (8) and Caela (6); Shannon's Leah (almost 5); our Olivia (4); Ryan's boy Evan (4); Justin's boy Brendan (almost 4); Shannon's second, Emily (3); our Ellia (2.5); Justin's girl Reagan (2); our Brienna (15 mo.); Ryan's youngest, Elaina (1); and Shannon's third, Chloe (6 mo.).  And Justin & Kelly are expecting their third in March! 

I can't get over the sweetness of this face here:

 (taken Christmas night, just before bed)

We've spent lots of time with extended family, and we love it!