God Parents

Zac and CJ's God-Parents are some of our closest, dearest, oldest and cherished friends.  We do a lot of things with Steve and Bethany and their children. 

CJ has been friends with Stevie since birth; they are like cousin-brothers...super close, they respect and love each other so much. 

When Jakie was born I had the pleasure of being there and snapping some great pictures. 

They have been at the dedication of both of my kids, hosted countless dinners, watched numerous movies together...the list goes on and on. 

So, when they told us that they were going to get CJ a DS for Christmas it was no big surprise to us.  (CJ lost his Gameboy about 2 years ago...they his DS about a year ago and we have flat refused to buy him another one for a long time.) 

Last night we had dinner at their house, frosted cookies, played, lit the Advent candles and each child read about the candles for Advent.  It was a very great night.  Then we exchanged gifts.

CJ opened his present from Steve and Bethany...the DS.  He laughed.  He cried.  He laughed-cried. Fell over on the couch.  Hugged. Gushed thank yous.  Grinned from ear-to-ear.  I think he might have even passed out for a few seconds. 

Bethany said that her Christmas was complete now because she got to see so much excitement and joy from CJ...so sweet, loving and kind (that is how Bethany rolls!)

Love the Ryan family!  I appreciate their kindness, lovingness to our boys and their rock-solid friendship.

Merry Christmas!