Well, Christmas has come and gone, and we have had quite a season. I don't know that I am quite sure where all the time and money went, but judging by the haul the kids took in I have at least an idea about the money. We learned a great lesson. Our kids have Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, and cousins. We don't need to take care of their entire Christmas!!! They were entirely spoiled. But it was fun nonetheless. Probably my greatest gift came on Saturday, when I was able to take my little family to the Temple in Seattle and have the children sealed to us for time and all eternity, completing the adoption process, at least as we view it. It was great to have friends and family there to celebrate with us. It was truly a gift the Lord has given us to be organized into families and to have the love and support he intended for us. I am always troubled when we ignore that, or take it for granted, or when we do things that void the family bonds. But when it works, that is nothing less than miraculous.