Christmas Day

Christmas Day started out quite early for me. Miss Lila woke up at 5:30 and I never got to get back to sleep. We got up and went to church at 8:30, seriously early for Christmas day, but so worth it. Our ward choir director arranged a beautiful program, that I blessed to be able to be a part of. The closing hymn was O Holy Night. I played the piano for it but there was also organ and a cello. It was pretty powerful and certainly brought home the spirit of Christmas. After church we headed home to finally open presents, yes we were so mean and made the girls wait till after church. They were of course excited that Santa brought them exactly what they wanted. Ellie got a Barbie wedding set she has been wanting for almost a year now. Lexie got a Little People fariy tree house, this girl LOVES little people. Lila got an Elefun ball popper, which ended up a huge hit with the older girls. I most have been very good this year because Santa brought me a new camera. I am loving it and can't wait to figure it all out. We went over and spent the rest of the day with Nicks family, minus a few brothers. We sure missed Uncle Chris who is in Columbia wooing a girl, we also not so secretly hope he brings her home with him. We also missed Robin and his family. I personally cant wait till we get to have a Christmas with all the cousins. The highlight of the day was probably watching Nicks Grandpa play the Kinnect with Lexie. She sure loves him and had a blast playing. The girls were of course completely spoiled and all the things they were wanting from Papa and JuJu. We sure are lucky to have such wonderful family.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve was spent with my family. The kids ran around like crazy, we ate delicious food, opened presents and had a great time. I have to say the highlight of the night was acting out the nativity story complete with costumes. My brothers new girlfriend, who we had never met, showed up right when we were starting. We had towels on our heads, capes on backs, and one adult on the floor acting like a donkey. It was actually pretty fun, and the kids loved it. Hopefully she doesn't think we are to crazy.

Lila and my nephew sat together and "played" with her present. It was actually pretty funny to watch. He wanted it and kept trying to take it, Lila was not giving it up without a fight.

Matt with his gift. When did we get so old that kitchen appliances are considered a good gift?

Santa

Christmas Wish

All I want for Christmas is a silent night!