It’s early Christmas morning.  The house is quiet.  Kids are still sleeping.  I enjoy the calm because I know that in a short time they will be running down the stairs laughing, ripping open packages and oohing and aahing at their new treasures. 
This is a big year, we were blessed to get some amazing big things for free.  Levi won’t believe the beautiful telescope Santa brought and Carlos will finally get the iPod Touch he has had on his list, all because we are surrounded by amazing people. (Trey’s getting a BIG box of Magic cards – but there is no Magic card fairy out there…the UPS lady brought that one).  I feel thankful and blessed.
Last night, after we got everyone tucked into bed, I went around and snapped a photo of each of my babies sleeping.  I can only think of The Night Before Christmas and wonder if they had visions of sugar plums (or the massive amounts of sweets they have consumed over the last few days) dancing in their heads.  I love these guys with all my heart, they are my gift.