Christmas Eve

For Christmas Eve we went over to Jenna's house for deli sandwiches (a tradition from when I was little) and the family DVD. Halfway through the video, the ceiling started dripping because someone had left the water on in the upstairs bathroom. After we got that cleaned up, we finished the dvd with the last picture announcing that Eva will be a big sister! So excited for them! We came home and the kids got to open up their pjs. Then we each drew names this year and opened the presents from each other. It was so fun to see the thought that went into buying the perfect gift for the person who's name you had drawn. Tag bought for Gray- he got him a superhero masher kit Gray bought for Tag- he got him a few paw patrol toys Nash bought for Harlee- he bought her a bracelet making kit she wanted Harlee bought for Joey- she got him some new running shorts and two running shirts Luke bought for me- he got me two scarves, two sweaters, running pants, tank tops, and candy I bought for Luke- I got him a nike basketball and a $15 Itunes card Joey bought for Nash- he got him a rubics cube and a remote control truck Love this tradition. I love my family. I am so grateful for this time of year. The passed few days I have been overcome with gratitude. I am so grateful for the perfect partner to raise these amazing kids. I am truly grateful for our home and all that we have been blessed with. I love my Savior. I know that He lives and I love Him. I feel His hand in my life constantly and consider this one of my greatest blessings. Merry Christmas.

Mimi's Treat Day

On Tuesday we got together at Jenna's for the annual treats with Mimi. This year we went back to making trains. It was fun to watch the kids all create together. I am so grateful that my kids get to grow up with so many cousins. Such a blessing for them!

Childs Annual White Elephant Party

Last night was the annual White Elephant Party. I LOVE this night and look forward to it every year! This year they decided to add the element of the ugly sweater. Jamie and Hailee were the winners. It was so fun. We all walked away with great gifts, most of which we had brought and knew we wanted! I just love Joey's family and love spending time together. What a fun night!

Sunday before Christmas

Today was the Sunday before Christmas and all the kids wore their Christmas church clothes. They all looked so cute! Some were a little happier than others. Even Joey wore a red sweater so I forced him into a picture. What a good looking bunch we are!

Silly Tag

Tag loves to fall face first into the pillows on the couch. Yesterday he incorporated some pipe cleaners into his activity. He called the orange his mustache and he put the yellow on his head. He would do this each time before falling face first. It was so cute to watch him do this over and over. Hours of entertainment. We sure love our quirky little guy! *At one point he added a hat to his costume. Never a dull moment!

Ugly Sweater Making Party

On Sunday we are having the annual White Elephant party. This year they are incorporating an ugly sweater contest. So Joey bought a ton of crafty items and the kids went to work. They all did such a good job designing their shirts and then mom came around to glue the masterpiece. Such a fun activity. I will post pictures from the party to show the results.

Harlee's Breakfast with Santa

Harlee was invited to go with her friend Vanessa to have breakfast with Santa. She had so much fun. She tried cinnamon toast and she did not like it! She had eggs instead and loved them. She got to meet Santa and she told him that she wants a new mini ipad case for Christmas. Then they got to meet Mrs. Claus and made a note for Santa. She left the note with Mrs. Claus for Santa. What a fun day!

Nash's family celebration

This was not a friend party year for Nash so he got to choose something fun to do as a family. Since Thursday was crazy we planned it for Friday. Joey had the day off so we went and picked them up from school. Nash chose to go to Hangtime in Orem. The kids had so much fun and jumped for almost 2 hours. It was so fun to see them all have fun together. They are all fearless and about gave me a heart attack! We picked up Chick Fila, Nash's choice, for dinner and we were all in bed by 8:30pm! Hangtime wore us all out. So fun to celebrate together!

Christmas Sing

Friday was the Christmas Sing at school. It is so fun to have all four of them at the same school. Luke's class did a song with sign language and then sang "Melikilikimaka" a Hawaiian Christmas song including a fun hula dance that Luke was so excited to do. Harlee sang a song about hot cocoa. Nash's class sang a song called "Happiest Christmas Tree". Gray's class was so cute and funny. They did a remix about snowmen and used popular songs with lyrics about snowmen. It was hilarious! So fun to watch each of these kiddos perform and see their individual personalities shine though. What a great way to kick off the Christmas break!