We had a wonderful Christmas in California at Adriane's house.
Everyone was under one roof and it was so much fun. Thank you Phil and Adriane!
I had a ton of pictures and tried to keep them in order, but finally I just gave up....
I hope it isn't too confusing.
We surprised Granny and Papa with this picture of the Grandkids for Christmas.
They LOVED it!
Here's Blake and Clayton opening presents Christmas morning.
Blake remembered Santa right when he woke up Christmas morning. Every other year we have had to remind him.
This stampede turned into Christmas hug that I got to be in the middle of. We were trying to keep all the kids contained in one area before letting them see all the presents.
Late Christmas Eve puzzling...of course.
I snuck downstairs after I knew Santa had left and took a picture of the pile of presents left for our boys.
I also got a picture of the tree and the neatly organized presents...I like your style, Santa;)
Cute cousins playing around the afternoon of Christmas eve.
Our family was asked last minute to act out the nativity. Warren read the story, while Blake was Joseph, Mom was Mary, and Clayton was a very wiggly Baby Jesus.
We surprised Granny and Papa with this picture of the Grandkids for Christmas.
They LOVED it!
Here's Blake and Clayton opening presents Christmas morning.
Blake remembered Santa right when he woke up Christmas morning. Every other year we have had to remind him.
This stampede turned into Christmas hug that I got to be in the middle of. We were trying to keep all the kids contained in one area before letting them see all the presents.
Late Christmas Eve puzzling...of course.
I snuck downstairs after I knew Santa had left and took a picture of the pile of presents left for our boys.
I also got a picture of the tree and the neatly organized presents...I like your style, Santa;)
Cute cousins playing around the afternoon of Christmas eve.
Our family was asked last minute to act out the nativity. Warren read the story, while Blake was Joseph, Mom was Mary, and Clayton was a very wiggly Baby Jesus. I've just given birth to a pillow in this picture.
Joseph leading pregnant Mary to the stable
All 10 grandkids in their Christmas jammies
Our darling boys. I can't believe how bright Clayton's eyes are!
We love them so much. I can't imagine life without either of them
Christmas snuggles
Happy first Christmas, little Angel
Happy 7th Christmas, Sweetheart~ I am still so in love with you
Phil and Adriane planned a fun evening of Reindeer Olympic games. They divided us into country teams and we each had to participate in the games. They started the games off right by playing the olympic theme music, and lighting a torch that lit the Christmas candle. After each event, the winners were awarded bronze, silver, and gold medals and participated in a medal ceremony where christmas music from their country played.
Joseph leading pregnant Mary to the stable
All 10 grandkids in their Christmas jammies
Our darling boys. I can't believe how bright Clayton's eyes are!
We love them so much. I can't imagine life without either of them
Christmas snuggles
Happy first Christmas, little Angel
Happy 7th Christmas, Sweetheart~ I am still so in love with you
Phil and Adriane planned a fun evening of Reindeer Olympic games. They divided us into country teams and we each had to participate in the games. They started the games off right by playing the olympic theme music, and lighting a torch that lit the Christmas candle. After each event, the winners were awarded bronze, silver, and gold medals and participated in a medal ceremony where christmas music from their country played. It was pretty elaborate and so much fun!
Go team China! Sadly, we only took one bronze medal in the wreath toss...my event of course;)
Derek, Ethan, and Natalie playing Rudolf nose job. They had to wear the headband and red nose and drop the jingle bell into the mug.
Krissy was a natural, as usual, playing for team USA
Granny played for Canada and took the GOLD. Go Granny, Go!
Notice the different levels they had to stand on to receive their medals. Too clever
Go team China! Sadly, we only took one bronze medal in the wreath toss...my event of course;)
Derek, Ethan, and Natalie playing Rudolf nose job. They had to wear the headband and red nose and drop the jingle bell into the mug.
Krissy was a natural, as usual, playing for team USA
Granny played for Canada and took the GOLD. Go Granny, Go!
Notice the different levels they had to stand on to receive their medals. Too cleverI think I saw a tear in Granny's eye
Blake playing Fruitcake Bowling
Our family in our Christmas pajamas
Miles and Adam played some Christmas Carols and Santa surprised us all by showing up with a bag of presents! He brought everyone new Christmas jammies...as seen above
Clayton was loving his first Christmas present ever....tasty!
After Blake opened his Pajamas, he whispered really quiely in my ear, "I want some more presents, Mommy." I assured him Santa would bring some more while he was sleeping.
Blake told Santa he wanted a Gaston toy (from Beauty and the Beast) and 2 Transformers. He decided that was what he wanted in early December and he stuck to it.
Blake playing Fruitcake Bowling
Our family in our Christmas pajamas
Miles and Adam played some Christmas Carols and Santa surprised us all by showing up with a bag of presents! He brought everyone new Christmas jammies...as seen above
Clayton was loving his first Christmas present ever....tasty!
After Blake opened his Pajamas, he whispered really quiely in my ear, "I want some more presents, Mommy." I assured him Santa would bring some more while he was sleeping.
Blake told Santa he wanted a Gaston toy (from Beauty and the Beast) and 2 Transformers. He decided that was what he wanted in early December and he stuck to it. Santa granted his wish Christmas morning.
Here's a little video of our family meeting Santa.
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