Merry Christmas!

This year for Christmas we were greeted with lots of snow and cold. The kids had lots of fun sledding, throwing snow balls and ice skating at our local ice corrals.

We had a great Christmas with lots of Family around. Kirk and Holly and kids were here this year and boy was it fun. We love seeing them and enjoy there company. We were without only 1 Family this year, Jeff and Darci and kids we missed them and wished they could have been here. We did however get a Family picture taken. It took us only 2 shots in the freezing cold and we were done. What a record for a timed snap shot. As one of us pushed the button we were off to a quick run with only 12 seconds to find our place in the group. It worked both times. I think everyone was frozen into place or they didn't want to be out in the cold to long so everyone cooperated very well, even the kids. How often does that happen? So here is our finished product. Pretty good if I do say so myself!

After the picture was taken we all raced inside to the warm wood stove awaiting us. Food adorned the counter and kids surrounded to eat. We ate and had a nativity that was planned by Breya and Brittany.

After the kids had played out the Nativity, Grandma read them a story which she does every year. The story this year was one that she had read in past but the smaller kids had not heard. The story was called "The Story of the Candy Cane". As usual the kids sat very still (with the exception of the two smallest who were dancing around making everyone laugh) listening very carefully.

(Yea, they are pretty cute!)

After the story it was time to open presents. Holly Cow, watch out with a Family this size you could lose someone in the mess. This is the time the kids and parent love. We love to see the excitement in the kids faces and they anticipate what they have gotten. Once every present is distributed they all get to start ripping open there presents. This process becomes very caotic! Yet fun at the same time.

The evening always ends with laughter, love and endless appreciation for each other. This year was one of the best Christmas' ever. Thank you to all who were there!