The Mahler's Christmas 2006

Our first Christmas photo with Laura Joan. Taken in front of the Briarlake Christmas Tree.

Santa brought Carson a remote control boat. Of course he can not play with til the summer time when we are at the boat in Tennessee. I guess Santa wanted to teach Carson patience.

Sharing Toys

Laura Joan has had to share alot of her toys, even with Mommy and Daddy. Thank you Granny and Papaw we ALL love the Musical Cow as you can see.

Of course Carson loves his boots and had to put them on right away!

The Rocking Horse

For both kids the rocking horse turned out to be the most loved gift of all even though it was supposed to be for Laura Joan. They seem to be sharing very well and Carson even helps Laura Joan get on it.

Sweet Gifts

Carson made and wrapped special gifts for Mommy and Daddy.
For Daddy he made a "Go Big Orange" Wind Sock and for me he made a snow globe. They are both the sweetest gifts we got. This was truly a special Christmas for us. With Carson's sweet loving heart that was so excited about Christmas. He counted down the days with our advent calendar and sang so beatifully in two Christmas Choirs. With Laura Joan here with us getting into all kinds of mischief. Instead of wondering and worring what she was doing in China. God is so Good and Gracious. We are just filled with awe and gratitude for His Precious Gifts to us.

Carson Prints His Name

Carson is very proud and so is Mommy because Carson has learned to write his name very clearly. Yeah Carson!

Chris's 48th Birthday Party

We did not have 48 candles so we used the 45 and added three singles
The old fart was just happy to have cake.

Yes I tried to lick the whole can of frosting!

Decorting Daddy's Birthday Cake

Which Mahler do you think enjoyed Chris's 48th Birthday the most?