Thursday, February 7, 2013

A Very Belated Post About a Very Merry Christmas

Yes, yes, yes, this post is EXTREMELY late, and I'm sure you're already pining for summer, but I am here to help you remember just how fun Christmas was... almost two months ago (yikes!).
 
Christmas with kids definitely brings back the magic! Both girls enjoyed tearing wrapping paper this year, though Avery was a bit hesitant at tossing the pieces onto the floor. Our Christmas was filled with family, and it couldn't have been better!  Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. :)
 
Ready for a kids' Christmas party!

The official Candy Cane Crusher.


Hard at work.

Sweet Landon.

Chillin' in my new boots.

Happy Christmas Eve!  Jultomten came!

 
Ready to go to Mamo and Papa and Gma's house!

Just take the picture so we can open presents, okay?







Loving Joey.


Uncle BJ sure got some sweet toys! ;)

A very rare sister shot.

An even rarer sibling shot.



Thank you, Chase and Landon, for waiting so patiently for your tea.

 

 
BJ... always the snooper.

The ladies!  (We missed you, Cousin Jennifer!)

The burly men!

Santa's elf.

Presents seem to grow in size this year!


I LOOOOOOOVE chocolate!

Alli decided that Santa needed chocolate milk in the green cup and cookies on a matching plate. :)

He came!

Merry Christmas!


A soccer ball!!!

He ate the cookies!!!

She's a natural, don't you agree?

This one's for me!  Alli read all the tags and passed out all the presents!


Woohoo for play-doh!


Music to my ears??




A girl can't have enough shades!





Thank you, Lisa and Russ and Ashtyn and Maverick and Jax and Cullen!

The shirt says it all.


Grandma Annie and Grandpa are here!  They came the day after Christmas.

She's fancy.


Mamo and Papa came up with DOUGHNUTS!!!


Making the cupcakes from Lisa and her clan! Mmmmmmm!



Aunt Emily is here!  That must mean we get to open presents AGAIN!!

That is VERY exciting news!

Cabo was the most excited of all!


Uncle Chris, what are you opening?

Oh.  This is not what I had in mind.

And we all have Chris to thank for this... um... AMAZING one-of-a-kind gift.  Admit it, you're jealous.

The night ended with a friendly game of poker.  Mike is REALLY hoping you all come back and play again soon! ;)

I hope your Christmas was as cheery as ours!!
 
(Thank you, MJ, for sharing your pictures!)