Wednesday, February 15, 2017

---Christmas Day---

Christmas, such a magical and fun time! I've said it before and I'll say it again but Christmas with kids is the best! 
This year I was especially proud of my kids, Christmas happened to land on a Sunday and our meeting started at 10:30! We told the kids we were going to wait and do Christmas till after church so we could have a spiritual meeting and celebrating with the one we celebrate Christmas for in the first place! They didn't whine, they didn't question they just accepted! We had a great sacrament and then we got to go home and enjoy a great Christmas!
Christmas Morning
Stockings were filled!
Too many presents!
I let the kids pick whatever treat they wanted to give Santa, one chose Grinch Popcorn and the other Rice Krispies! He seemed to enjoy both!
Owen was more worried about the dog than the gifts!
Baylee
Carter
Carter getting excited for Owen's gift!
Baylee's present from Grandma and Grandpa Jones!
I loved how into Owen was! He loved the unwrapping part!
Love the smiles and excitement!
The dog was having fun climbing over things and trying to eat paper!
Baylee giving the dog some extra loves!
Owen loved all the vehicles he got!
A beautiful Christmas mess!
Luna wants a toy!
Carter was thrilled with what he got from Santa!
Baylee scored! She got a dollhouse with lots of dolls, clothes, books, movies and some dress up things!
Carter got the Paw Patrol Lookout and Air Patroller, books, clothes, Mack and Tracker!
Owen for Smart Wheel tracks, lots of vehicles, books, clothes and a ball hut!
The kids loved it!
After we played with toys for awhile we headed over to Grandma Wallin's and were able to Skype with Elder Wallin and then open more presents!
Playing with some of Ellie's toys!
Baylee helping Grandpa open his presents!
And Grandma!
Ellie opening gifts from the kids!
Carter and Baylee opening gifts from Grandma!
Books!
Games!
Ellie decided opening presents was not as good as a nap!
Baylee's own Raggedy Ann that Grandma made by hand!
McKay's gift from me, sleeping bags, and our gift from my parents, a cargo carrier for our car!
Baylee was so particular on how she opened presents!
Sleeping Luna!
Playing the game Grandma got the kids!
Owen finally woke up from his nap to open presents!
He had lots of help!
Later that night Adam's family came over...
AJ
Tallon and Aubrey playing with the puppy!
Joslyn, Felicia and Stockton!
Baylee coloring on Owen's Doodle Pad!
My Mom made a delicious Prime Rib for dinner and we enjoyed our time with cousins and family!
After dinner we headed home and played with our toys!

Monday, February 13, 2017

~Christmas Eve~

I can't believe Christmas has come and gone! We had such a great Christmas Eve and Day! Loved spending time as a family and with family! Christmas with kids, is the best!
Every Christmas Eve we go to Grandma Ence's house and enjoy dinner and a program!
Owen chilling with Dad while we listen to a story!
Devin reading the story, 'Soft Enough for a King"!
Uncle Ron reading the Christmas story out of the Bible!
The kids helping Grandma Jones put straw in the manger!
My little cheese dog!
Taya singing us a song!
Time for presents!
The kids were so excited to finally be opening presents!
Owen loved the unwrapping!
Baylee got Moana, she was in heaven!
Owen got a race track!
Carter got Superman and Batman
Carter telling Grandpa Ence thank you...
... and Grandma Ence!
After the party we headed up to Enterprise to Grandma Wallin's house where she had a present for the kids as well!
Waiting for Grandma to say GO!
They got Christmas pj's that Grandma made from African fabric that Uncle Isaac sent home from the mission! 
Baylee
Carter
Owen, he wouldn't let us put his arm in the sleeve!
Then the next surprise came... 
A PUPPY!!!!
We got a black lab! Baylee and Owen loved her instantly!
Carter was not a fan!
Adam's kids in their African PJ's!
Dayne
Joslyn
Aubrey
Korbyn
AJ
Tallon
Sam's kids in their African PJ's
Ellie
Stockton!
We had a great night!