Christmas Memories 2009

One of the first highlights of our Christmas season was when Kim, Daniel and family came! We were so excited--and grateful for their safe arrival. Kylie immediately favored us with her "Jingle Bells". She played awesome! Our Christmas Eve was very small this year. John and Laura got to spend this Christmas with her family, so they were missing. Also Tom and Kristy and Reed and Allyson did their own traditions at their home. And, we ALWAYS MISS Trav and Allison and family! After dinner, Kim had a fun craft for the little ones to do. Then we did the traditional Nativity play. It turned out pretty hilarious this year, though. (The kids were all pretty tired, so it made it fun--or funnier) Check out the donkeys resignation! Mary had to give up her seat to JD! The angels gave their news Enter the wisemen Traditional new "PJ" photos After we watched a wonderful DVD that Dr TM had made for us. Then, dessert time (mom forgot to bring out the new books--sorry) We had a great Christmas the next morning, watching Kim and Daniel and children. Little Ben was so happy--candy everywhere! Daniel made his traditional breakfast burrito, which was very yummy! Check out my gift from Trav and Allison CUPS! Everyone gets their own. Now comes the choosing and marking Kim and Daniel treated us to a movie with their family that afternoon and then we had everyone came that night. Some cousin moments: And the girls refused to let me take their pictures--on cue now, raise the presents! Ah hah! got cha! I had to take this one of Josh--dessert was ice cream surrounded by every candy he could find, wrappers and all! I wish I had more pictures of all of them. It was a great memory and all too fast gone. All too soon it was time for Kim and Daniel and little ones to leave. Thanks for making the long trip here and for sharing your memories with us! We hope everyone had a joyous and memorable Christmas day! Much love and thanks for everything you all did for us.