Christmas Morning

Christmas Eve we spent in Fruitland at my grandparent's house.  We read the Christmas story and were able to visit with my extended family.  And of course we opened Christmas pajamas from my mom - this year she made 13 matching pairs of pajama bottoms - AND found shirts for everyone.  The shirts were a first this year.

Christmas Morning came and went - and was lots of fun.  Of course my boys woke up early, so we had to stall them upstairs until Miss Emery decided to grace the world with her presence (she had an ear infection...Spencer was almost over his...and after the fever from the previous week Tanner's ear infection was in full force by the day after Christmas).  Tanner knew exactly what to do with the gifts, the only problem was he wanted to open and play with everything RIGHT that minute.  With 13 people opening gifts - that only leads to problems and lost toys.  Spencer was a little wary at first but soon got the hang of things.  He particularly enjoyed playing the boxes.  We were very spoiled this Christmas and were so grateful to spend the holidays with family. 

Love Spencer's smile

Of course, the toothbrush was a big hit

Cars!  In fact, a few weeks later "Car" was Spencer's first word. 

Prior to Christmas, all Tanner wanted were Christmas cookies.  Being a good helper to Santa, I stayed up to make snowflake sugar cookies with candy cane crumbs on top.  I think he ate one.  He was excited though!

Testing the bike.  Unfortunately the weather has been pretty cold and it took a while to find a helmet large enough for his head - so he hasn't been able to ride it as much as he would like.  We do move the kitchen table and let him ride in the kitchen.  Maybe he will be a pro by the time it warms up.

It is the little things - a cassette iPod adapter for his car.

A staple each holiday season

After the chaos of the morning, we settled down and played with gifts the rest of the day.  Dinner was delicious prime rib and all the sides. 

We were grateful for the opportunity to spend time with family and remember the birth of our Savior.