Christmas 2009

We had a wonderful, wonderful Christmas. My brother and his family were supposed to come into town, but their flight got cancelled because of the weather (in DC), which was a big bummer! But, then on the 23rd we had the Daw family party complete with a Magician!!! The kids loved it. And we got lots of little magic toys that are all over the house now... and we've had lots of "shows" from the kids showing off their magic abilities. We had a little nativity with all the grandkids, then dinner, then most of the boys went off to watch the Utah game. The next day we hooked up with the Daws again and went to "The Princess and the Frog" (cute show) and then to Benihana for dinner. We came home early to have our little night of traditional stuff (reading the story, hanging the stockings, making the cookies for santa, getting pjs, etc) and then off to dream of the next morning.

The next morning was just GREAT! So many presents and fun stuff left by Santa! The kids are really into Club Penguin (.com if you are interested... it is lots of fun), so they each got a "puffle." We got a few family games, and lots of books (the 5$ books from Kohls are so great).

Brennan got a sit and spin (my best "deal"--only 6$!), a cash register, and he's showing off his apron and oven mitt his Omi made for him (in this photo). Weston got football stuff (UofU of course), spy stuff, and star wars toys--inlcuding a "plug and play" game.Aidan got Mater the Greater (from the book "Maters Tall Tales"--if you have a cars fanatic, it is a great book for them), a piano (always used, and much fun), and other cars stuff.Brennan was lots of fun cause it was all so new to him. Weston loved getting big kid stuff. And Aidan--well he was perfect. All the right screams of joy and jumping up and down. It was so fun to see them all so happy! Christmas is so much fun with kids!

I got Scott some shoes, pants, an air hockey game (cheap, but has been tons of fun for the boys), and a grooming kit. He got me some GORGEOUS boots, a dustbuster, a herb planter thing, paper shredder, and a nativity set. He got from his parents DVD's of his childhood home movies--such a cool present. And I got a wonderful watch. We got movies from my parents, and so many other fun things from family.

All in all, a great Christmas. What has been the funnest is the time together. Scott hasn't had to work too much and we are just loving all the time with the boys (and doing projects around the house--Elise's room is almost ready!). Happy New Year to you all.