MERRY CHRISTMAS!
It was SO nice to have the whole family home, even though a blizzard was looming, and we knew we would be stormed in for the durations. 
Noah LOVES Legos! He can build like there's no tomorrow! He's got a little bit to learn about sharing though... whenever Ben wants to build with Noah, Noah has a fit! It could be big brother's approach too, I suppose, since I think Ben misses the lego-building days from time to time. ha. 
Ben lettered in Golf last year, and so the Letterman's jacket was a slam dunk in the gift list this year. He was pretty happy, although I feel like 2014 is a lifetime away. I'm sure it'll come faster than I'll be ready for.
What do you get for a college kid who already has it all? Laundry soap. ha. Well, the cash that was taped to the front of the jug did produce this great smile from my oldest son! It was a fun Christmas of smiles, laughs, and tons of fun!
There's Noah building like crazy again! Ed and Noah construct tower, after tower, after tower!!! So much fun for daddy and son alike!
After the gifts were all opened, and the hype of the festivities had worn off a little, we all settled in for a Christmas movie (one of many during the weekend). The funnies part of the lounging scene was Noah sitting in the box... he CHOSE that, and was totally comfy in that little cozy cardboard nest. I think he had a few legos in there that he was secretly building with between action scenes. ha.
My favorite gift was the awesome wine glass rack that Ed built for me, which we hung above our kitchen counter. His craftsmanship amazes me repeatedly, and I love him for his detailed work. He had fun making it, and it looks great in the kitchen! Now my collection of coffee mugs can now spread over to the wine glass sector of drink ware. ha
As the snow kept falling and falling, we realized we wouldn't be going anywhere, anytime soon. This photo was taken on Christmas night (Friday) and we didn't get to start snow blowing our drifts away until mid-day Saturday (and then it kept snowing and blowing, so we have a little to re-do later today). It was quite a storm, and I have a hunch that there will be more like it in the coming weeks/months this winter. I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas, and that your upcoming New Year festivities will be filled with laughter and joy! I know all of us in the Hippen house feel truly blessed and filled with cheer!
