Nathan, Jane, John, Alex and Chris and Valerie came from Lincoln, California; Mike and Naomi (aka newlyweds) came from Cameron Park, California.
It was a busy week before Christmas, including Christopher's third birthday on December 21. We had a party!
Aunt Naomi made him a Rocket cake. Chris loves Rocket from Little Einsteins. 
What a great job she did! 
The birthday boy received rocket toys from Grandma and Grandpa and the Fields folks! John turned eight on December 10. On December 22, we had a family baptism in the Gig Harbor First Ward where John was delighted to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
John with his proud parents......
With his whole family...
With the Fields--Mason, Spencer, Aunt Melanie, Lindsey, Lauren, Uncle Karl (and Chris). . .
With Aunts Val and Naomi and Uncle Mike (and Chris). . .
. . .And with Grandma and Grandpa.
Congratulations, John. We're proud of you!
Congratulations, John. We're proud of you!
Next it was time for Christmas! Yaahooo! We had a special family home evening on Christmas Eve, after being serenaded by a great family from our ward.
Spencer read the Christmas story. Then Melanie played while we sang some carols that sounded quite melodic. 
All week we enjoyed great food and goodies. . .
Played games. . .
And some enjoyed nice warm baths!
And many good laughs!
