So, I have been terrible about keeping my blog updated, but here's a quick holiday recap...enjoy!
The week before Christmas we had a fun little get together at our house with some of my friends from high school. It was so much fun to see these girls and their families again...it always seems like way too long between visits!
We had a nice turkey dinner, played some fun games, had a little white elephant gift exchange, then we pulled out the chocolate fountain. The kids loved the chocolate fountain and ate so much I was sure they were all going to be very sick!
We had a great time and I'm so glad we were able to get together...thanks girls!
The day after that fun party with friends, we had our ward Christmas party. I was asked to help with the food for the party, so that meant that Jason had the unfortunate job of trying to keep the kids entertained until Santa got there...mind you the party started at 6 and Santa didn't get there until around 7:45. When Santa finally arrived, we had to stand in line for a while and the kids were done...considering their bedtimes are at 7:30...I was impressed they made it that far!
My friend had these cute reindeer headbands that entertained the kids for a little while...not long enough though!
When we finally made it up to see Santa...Brynn wanted nothing to do with him, nor did Brynn. On top of the grumpy kids I was forcing to sit on Santa's lap...I was trying to hurry super fast so the people behind us could have a chance and the result is this awesome picture that Jason snapped while I was trying to get everyone to look at the camera...awesome, right?
Christmas Eve we had our traditional evening with my parents and sister's family. It was so fun! The kids had a great time playing, we ate great food (prime rib), had fun with the chocolate fountain again all with great people!
My mom always makes all the grand kids (7 of them) blankets and pajamas. The kids always get to open them on Christmas Eve (plus other presents!).
My kids loved their jammies, blankets, and toys. Thanks mom!
We had a great Christmas Eve and were so excited to see what Santa had in store for us the next morning!
Sure enough Santa pulled through and spoiled the kids way too much! It was really fun this year because Jaxon was really into it and was super excited to see what Santa brought. He really liked his Leapster (and hasn't stopped playing it since!).
Brynn loved her baby and her chapstick...but I must say a couple of the favorite things she got from the cousin gift exchange we did with Jason's family. She got lip gloss (that she kept putting on the whole time she had it while we were there, like 4 hours!) and a Dora water bottle. She always wants to drink out of a sippy cup, but we don't let her anymore...so she loves this!
Jordan was just happy to be able to eat candy at 8:00 in the morning! He got some fun books and other fun stuff. He got bored halfway through and had to go find Jaxon's toothbrush to play with (he love toothbrushes!).
We spent the afternoon with Jason's family at his parent's house. Unfortunately, I forgot the camera and didn't take any pictures...I have been horrible at taking pictures lately :(
We had a great Christmas and are so thankful for all the we have been blessed with! We were blessed to be able to spend time with wonderful family and friends! Thanks to all!
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