We didn't really have a plan for New Year's Eve, but it
ended up being a lot of fun. We bought a bunch of junk
food and planned on playing games. Amber called in the
evening and asked if we could watch their kids. Of course
we could... the more the merrier. When they got here, we
ended up playing and talking until about 11:30.
It was so much fun.
The boys playing ROCK BAND
Cutest Brenna eating her toes... We asked Neil and Amber since it was so late and the kids would be asleep, if they could just sleep over. WoHOO, they said yes. It was Brenna's first sleep over ever. That totally makes a great beginning for the year.
Here are the boys banging pots and panswhen the clock struck 12!
Steve got the game "call of duty" forChristmas from his boys...
He loves it. For those of you who
know Steve... He hates the TV.
Well guess what words were
uttered out of his mouth after
getting his game???
"We need a bigger TV."
I never thought I would hear those words
come out of his mouth. Also... I took this
picture at 1am in the morning, another
thing that never happens with Steve,
he likes to be in bed by 10.
I don't have pictures of these events, but we
also had fun over the Christmas break with Jenn.
She came and hung out with us for a few days...
She made us Carmeled Bugles... don't knock them
until you've tried them. They were awesome!
Jenn also gave me an aebleskiver pan... I'm so
excited to make them part of our breakfasts to come.
I love that Jenn just hangs out with us!
We also had dinner with Shane & Sarah over the break.
I had so much fun just chatting and catching up.
Ella & Zach are so cute and fun to play with.
We all had fun rocking out in rock band!
Another great thing about this Christmas season,
My awesome brother Marty is helping us put
the room in our basement, so we've got to hang
out with him and his family more. Sometimes he
brings Georgia with him and sometimes he stays
for dinner. I love being able to talk to him so often.
Now, if I can just get him to bring Heidi and her girls
over with him to visit us. (hint, hint)
Our annual Christmas Eve in our jammies picture. This Christmas eve was a special one, our Christmas
was much more simple than usual.
(We're putting a room in our basement for our
cute niece Ali and her kids.
They are staying with us for a while and we
want them to have their own space.)
Along with all the awesome homemade candies
and goodies we got from our friends and
neighbors... we had a knock at the door and
no one was there, but a big sack.
Inside there was a box with each of our names
on it. Steve and I got the cutest Jammie's and
the boys each got handsome shirts.
(Which they immediately put on and I don't think
Bridger has taken off since.)
We also got gift certificates for dinner and movies.
Which we enjoyed yesterday and today!
There was the nicest note attached. Up until that
point, I pretty much had NO Christmas Spirit at all.
This single act brought the Spirit of Christmas into
our home and hearts. To know that someone out
there took the time and money to make our Christmas
special, means the world to our family.
Christmas morning brought another SUPER
surprise for us... Patsy and Jerry, who are
Ali's parents sent us a brand new Kirby
vacuum! They thanked us for letting
Ali live with us for while. We want to thank
them for sharing Ali with us. We want to thank them
for the example they are and always
have been to our family. They are some of the
most unselfish people we know. Ali does have
a special place in our hearts and we love having
her with us. And can we just say that WE LOVE
seeing her kids sooo much. They are so adorable.
We miss them when they are not here, in fact, we
haven't seen them for about 10 days and we think
that's about enough!!
Steve's mom always throws a Christmas Party.
This year was no exception... The food was yummy,
it was so much fun to visit with family and catch up,
and the kids are so much fun to watch.
This is Steve's mom blowing us a kiss!
The boys both got gift cards to game stop, and can
She spoiled her kids... We got a large griddle... YAY!
Britlie, Skyler & Hunter 
The gang at Abravanel Hall!
was much more simple than usual.
(We're putting a room in our basement for our
cute niece Ali and her kids.
They are staying with us for a while and we
want them to have their own space.)
Along with all the awesome homemade candies
and goodies we got from our friends and
neighbors... we had a knock at the door and
no one was there, but a big sack.
Inside there was a box with each of our names
on it. Steve and I got the cutest Jammie's and
the boys each got handsome shirts.
(Which they immediately put on and I don't think
Bridger has taken off since.)
We also got gift certificates for dinner and movies.
Which we enjoyed yesterday and today!
There was the nicest note attached. Up until that
point, I pretty much had NO Christmas Spirit at all.
This single act brought the Spirit of Christmas into
our home and hearts. To know that someone out
there took the time and money to make our Christmas
special, means the world to our family.
Christmas morning brought another SUPER
surprise for us... Patsy and Jerry, who are
Ali's parents sent us a brand new Kirby
vacuum! They thanked us for letting
Ali live with us for while. We want to thank
them for sharing Ali with us. We want to thank them
for the example they are and always
have been to our family. They are some of the
most unselfish people we know. Ali does have
a special place in our hearts and we love having
her with us. And can we just say that WE LOVE
seeing her kids sooo much. They are so adorable.
We miss them when they are not here, in fact, we
haven't seen them for about 10 days and we think
that's about enough!!
Steve's mom always throws a Christmas Party.
This year was no exception... The food was yummy,
it was so much fun to visit with family and catch up,
and the kids are so much fun to watch.
This is Steve's mom blowing us a kiss!
The boys both got gift cards to game stop, and can I just say how cute they are, they used the gift cards
to buy their dad a Christmas gift. (Call of Duty)
She spoiled her kids... We got a large griddle... YAY! Taylor, Danial & Peiton!
Britlie, Skyler & HunterAnother one of our FAVORITE Christmas traditions
is with Bonnie. My sister extraordinaire.
We go to dinner at Tepinyaki and then to
the Voice Male concert. This is our 10th year
for this tradition and our Christmas wouldn't
be complete without it.
The gang at Abravanel Hall!
9 comments:
Your post was just about as long as mine, and just as busy! I am so glad that you finally got into the Christmas spirit! We have had the kids singing all month long, so it is hard to not get into the spirit of Christmas when two of the most adorable kids in the world are singing at the top of there lungs. In fact we are still in the Christmas spirit, because the songs keep coming!
I agree with Steve about the TV thing as well as the bedtime at ten, but my parents got the Wii, and it is addicting!!!! I threw my arm out playing tennis with my hubby. I think I also bruised his up pretty good. I a tad bit competitive, and now I know why we usually play on opposite sides of the net!
I am so glad that you had so much fun over the holidays, I love you guys so much and you are the best for taking care of my sissy and her sweet kids! Hope to see you soon, love ya!!!
Glad you had ALOT of fun...I feel like I haven't seen you forever...UGHA! I will be home tomorrow evening, and I love you
Love ALi
Thanks for letting me horde Alison this weekend. It was so nice and I sure she will tell you her clientele grow immensely while here!
Looks like you had a perfect and fabulous Holiday. I am so glad. I am jealous of all the people who get to hang out with you guys. It has been way to long for us! Maybe soon!:)
you remembered you had a blog! Misty said you were busy so I'll forgive you.
Looks like your holidays were awesome. Jason got call of duty also, I'm not a big fan, but if he likes it that's all that matters
I am jealous of your huge griddle! And your new Kirby! And the Voice Male concert! (They are my favorite Christmas cds).
I'm glad Ali is with you guys--thanks for being there for her and being so generous. It must run in the family . . .
Looks like you had a great Christmas & great neighbors!! Love ya
Wow... sounds like christmas was AWESOME! We want to come visit soooo bad, but don't know when we are going to make it down that way. We will be down in March for Alisons graduation. Hopefully we will see you before then, but if not it is something to look forward to. we love you!
Carmel Bugles? I am intrigued...of course mentioning that on your blog is useless without also posting the recipe...
come on kris, we need an update (not that I can talk, I haven't updated forever.) love and miss you!
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