Christmas Day

We had a wonderful Christmas! There wasn't too much house-hopping this year. We enjoyed a little family time in the early morning. Adam's family came to us later in the morning, and we went to my dad's house in the afternoon. In the evening, my mom came to our house. Oh how wonderful it is to have a home with so much room!

Did I mention we had a WHITE Christmas, too?! It was a Christmas miracle! The snow started around 10 or 11 a.m. and continued throughout the day. We had several inches when all was said and done. Crazy!

It was nice to celebrate the boys' first Christmas. Unfortunately, all the kids were sick. Arden woke up very unhappy. She seemed better after breakfast. Once she opened her stocking and Adam's family came over, she was so happy! Let me just say this little munchkin girl is now a pro gift-opener.

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Our Advent Calendar! When I first put it out, Arden was all over it...I found little people everywhere. She soon got used to the idea and left it alone. Then Bryce came over and took all the little people off...haha

Now that's how you open a stocking!

She's very excited about her Hello Kitty notepad!

It's so nice to have a real fireplace.

Feeding the monkey a treat.

Pig tails!

We were so glad Adam's family came to us this year...not that they had to travel far! It's great to have a house where everyone fits.

Hanging up an ornament that Mary Bernice made.

Arden with her "ios!"

This was before Arden became a pro at opening her gifts. You can see Adam's impatience...haha

Jason sent his dad and brothers on a scavenger hunt for their gifts. I'm sure they had fun, but it was a bit time consuming...and us women-folk were annoyed by it. This was the end result..haha

Hanging out with baby Caylee.

And so the snow begins!

Arden got her daddy-made blanket for Christmas! He started this thing before she was born. Life is busy with kids!

Arden as Cindy Lou Who!

We headed over to my dad's after the boys' naps. Unfortunately, we didn't see much of Mayeth. She was in the kitchen preparing a large feast for her friends.

Chris and Jasmine!

Arden discovered a new love this year: snowmen!

Arden got the hang of opening presents and decided every present was for her.

Meredith!

Since I'm usually the one behind the camera, I snapped this pic of myself. Love the brioche...it's from Sabrina!

Catie!

We were supposed to head over to my mom's for one last gift exchange, but she suggested we just head home because of all the snow. She met us there and brought cake and ice cream. Yum! She also brought the kids' gift: an awesome wagon.

We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas! We certainly did.