Christmas

This Christmas was great for us. We spent Christmas eve and Christmas day at my Mom and Dad's in Delta. Christmas eve was our big dinner where we had Ham and Yummy Potatoes and our traditional Christmas salads. We even dressed the kids up as Mary and Joseph (Colin wasn't up to being held like a baby), and read from the scriptures. They both really enjoyed that. Christmas morning was great. Devin was so excited this year! Below I've included some of their favorite gifts.

Erin was so excited to finally get a pet. She's been asking for a pet, any pet for a long time now. We finally conceded and said she could have a hamster when she gets her own room. Now that she has her own room, Santa decided to help out by giving her a hamster cage and all the supplies she needs to get started including the money to buy her hamster, so that she could pick out the one she wants.

You know you hit the nail on the head when they gasp in excitement after opening a gift. Devin got so many wonderful things, but the one he got the most excited over was an inexpensive play dough set! He literally gasped! I couldn't be more thrilled that he loved it though. Turns out, Erin loves it just as much as he does!

Colin was pretty grumpy Christmas morning, cause we woke him up too early (7:30). He normally gets up around 9:00 or 10:00 if I let him. It took until the afternoon for him to really enjoy his presents. This bounce and spin Zebra has been especially fun for him (and Devin).

John, early on, asked for many big and expensive things for Christmas, but then when he planned our trip to Cancun for our Anniversary, he decided that he didn't want much. Boy was he surprised and excited then when he unwrapped his very own Ipod Nano. He stared downloading songs onto it as soon as he could!

As for me: I didn't want much, but I was very pleased with mine. What's really important to me is that everyone was happy and we got to spend the time with each other as a family.

Our Christmas Tree

Every Year I get a picture of the Kids in front of the Christmas tree. I thought This one was a real cute one!

Colin's 1st Haircut

Before

It was time. Colin desperately needed a hair cut. I waited until I could get a little lock to save. It was definitely long enough, so I thought 2 days before Christmas would be a perfect time. I did it myself and with a lot of Baby Einstein and a little licorice, it came out great!

During

After

What a Handsome little Man!

Snowy Days

We've been having a lot of snow lately and one of the kid's favorite things to do is bundle up and go outside to play.

Of course sometimes one person's play is another person's misery.

The Christmas edition of getting to know your friends.

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper. I think gift bags are a cop out unless you have something really odd shaped.
2. Real tree or Artificial? Right now we have a real tree, but I'm considering getting a fake one in the after Christmas sales. A taller one, one that I don't have to put lights on.
3. When do you put up the tree? soon after Thanksgiving. We like to get our tree on our Family Night.
4. When do you take the tree down? Some time after New years.
5. Do you like eggnog? Yes!!!!! With sprite or watered down with milk if I'm watching my calories.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? A great big doll house that I found out later was made by my dad!
7. Hardest person to buy for? My Mom. She has or can buy anything she wants.
8. Easiest person to buy for? Devin. Whenever I take him shopping or he sees a commercial, he wants something new.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, Thanks to my Mom Several Christmases ago.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail. It's easier by e-mail, but I think it's more sincere if you take the time to mail them out.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Not going to mention it because I don't want to hurt any feelings.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Santa Clause, Elf, Christmas Vacation, Frosty, I love them all!
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? As soon as I think about it. This year it was October, but I never get done early.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes, but just once.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Chocolate
16. Lights on Christmas tree? Definitely. Colors
17. Favorite Christmas song? All of them as long as they're not too obnoxious.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? We usually go to my Mom and Dad's since my Mother in law moved so far away!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Yes, Just have to sing the song.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? We open 1 Christmas gift on Christmas eve. Sometimes it's PJ's.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Why it has to be so Jam packed with planned activities
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? I love to use red next to the green of the Christmas tree. I love snowmen, and prefer gold to silver.
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?Ham and Yummy Potatoes!
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? A trip to Cancun!


Merry Christmas to everyone! You can do this on your blog if you want. I saw it on a friend's blog and thought I'd share.

Four, Four, Four, Four . . .

I got tagged by my friend Melissa. I hope you enjoy

A) Four places that I go to over and over: grocery store, Target, Library, Church

B) Four people who e-mail me (regularly): John, Dad, Mom, Janice

C) Four of my favorite places to eat: Anywhere Chinese, Applebees, Carinos, Chili's

D) Four places I would rather be right now: Hawaii, Disneyland, Shopping, Delta

E) Four people I tag: Vicki, Andrea, Risae, Tasha

F) Four TV shows I watch: TheBiggest Loser, Jon and Kate Plus Eight, ER, The office

Happy Thanksgiving!

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving this year! We sure did. We spent the weekend at My Mom and Dad's in Delta. We ate and played, and had a great time. Everyone was there except for my sister Monica who lives in Iowa.
On the Friday, we went to some sand dunes near Delta. It was really fun for the kids! They love sand! It was pretty good weather too!
Mom made a Ginger bread house with the kids that they quickly devoured that very day. And we went to see Santa.
Erin asked for a real puppy, and a real camera. I told her she already has a camera, but she clarified it by saying she wanted one that was like mine.
Devin planned on asking for a Dinosaur, but when Santa asked him what he wanted, Devin said "I can't (r)wemembew(r)"

Colin took a good look at Santa and then started crying. Maybe next year when he's not teething he'll care a little more. All in all we had a great Holiday break. Thanks Mom and Dad!