Sunday, January 2, 2011

This Is How We Do Christmas...

Just after Christmas, our family went to the zoo. It was a whopping 50 degrees...we froze! Look at these pics with this funny baboon! I think she was in love!



We were lucky enough to receive an XBox 360 and Kinnect from Santa this year. "Dance Central" is our new favorite game. Uncle Blake is quite competative at it!

Dane loves pictures!

The boys left some unexpected letters under the tree this year! It was so cute. It's a good thing Santa was so on top of it!!!
The kids had a "fabulous" Christmas!
Each Christmas Eve we go to my mom and dad's house for waffles, bacon, syrup, strawberries, and whipped cream. It is a tradition that has been in place since my parents were young and didn't have alot of money. We look forward to it every year. We have a Christmas program with many little traditions that we love. The kids also get to open and "grandma" present. Thanks mom and dad!
This year Ben and Sarah brought the boys Texas Ranger hats. I don't think Cody has taken his off since Christmas!
Warren and the dog.:0) He had a fabulous Christmas this year. When you talk to him next, ask him what he got!
My mom is always so thoughtful of the kids on Christmas eve. After all of our serious traditions, she pulled out this cat that tells Christmas stories!
Bells...an old/new tradition for our family. A true favorite!
Sarah and Ben came from Dallas. They have been married now for EXACTLY one year. Sarah is a ray of sunshine, and so much fun. They took the older boys out to a zoo and lunch for an entire day. Sarah wears a pair of alligator boots, among others. You can see them a little bit hear. I don't think that I need to mention how cool that is to 4 little boys!
Ben and his shorts and boots. The boys LOVE him, especially now that they found out he is my brother, not just some random friend that comes to hang out sometimes.
Dan and Payton have a love/hate relationship right now at the ages of two. However, we actually got them to sit in the same chair...for a minute. We are so thankful to have such a cute cousin to put up with all of her boy cousins!
Santa and snow at the San Tan Mall. Because everybody knows that the "real Santa" is never at our ward party, we made the short trek up to the mall. The kids LOVED it. Also, every few minutes it snowed bubbles. I think they liked the bubbles more than they liked Santa!
Class parties. I'm so glad that I have the opportunity to help in the classroom of each of my children. I am thankful for good teachers and a fabulous school for them to attend each day!


4 comments:

URFAVE 5+A Few said...

It looks like you guys had a fabulous Christmas and it looks like Santa didn't miss your house! Keep enjoying working in your boys classrooms. I miss those days!!!

Take Care,
JoLynn

Tamara said...

We traded in our Wii for a Xbox Kinnect and LOVE it. Our favorite is the "Your Shape - Focus Evolved". And our boys LOVE Kinect Sports. Super fun - we will have to check out Dance Central. Looks like you guys all have been very good and Santa rewarded you all. Can't wait to hear what Santa brought Warren. :)

Smith Family said...

Great pics - looks fun!

Misty Selvidge said...

Cute family! It looks like you had an awesome Christmas Break!