Christmas Day

Oh the magic of Christmas morning! The kids were not up too early thanks to the wild parties from the night before but as soon as they were up, they were ready to open presents. Klein and Preslee got a kitchen to share. Klein also got a Leappad Explorer, clothes for her doll, wooden food, a Rapunzel doll, a pink ski helment and Just Dance for Kids. Preslee got a baby doll with a stroller, some little dolls, wooden food, and a toy guitar. Max got lots of Legos, Wii games, DS games, baseball stuff, and a baseball helmet. The kids were then spoiled by both sets of Grandparents. Because church landed right in the middle of the fun, the opening presents lasted most of the day. Grandpa and Grandma Major came over after church and then later we went to see Grandpa and Grandma Hansen because they got really sick. Jason surprised me with some Ugg boots and I finally got a Kindle-- maybe it will stop the books from overtaking our house. It was a wonderful Christmas. We are very blessed!

Christmas Eve at the Major's

We started the party pretty early with the Major's. As always, DeeAnne had wonderful food and fun games for the kids. They each made a scrapbook page and then they played a pass the candy game. The girls all got socks and the boys got IQ puzzles. Max had a blast with his older cousins- he especially loves Jake. Klein loves to be with her cousins too. Preslee kept having messy diapers so she had to keep changing into fresh clothes. The kids were all so excited and full of energy.

Christmas Eve with the Hansen's

Christmas Eve was a busy night. We started at the Major's and then headed over to the Hansen's. We had prime rib and potatoes for dinner with lots of appetizers. We then had a short program. The Christmas Story was read and acted out with costumes and talents were shared. I read a story called Christmas Day in the Morning about a boy who gets up early and milks for his dad on Christmas. We were all in tears. Grandma Dixie gave all the boys ties and all the girls pioneer bonnets. It was a fun evening with family.

Random December Pics

The girls in their Christmas dresses... I couldn't get them both to look at me. They just kept looking at each other and laughing.

Grandma DeeAnne gave us some mischievous Christmas elves. The kids loved to wake and find out what they had been doing in the night. Once they even showed up in the fridge!

Preslee enjoyed licking the frosting...

I got a picture of Max doing some service for our neighbors. I can't get him to wear anything but shorts...

Max finished his Jr. Mustang basketball season. He had a great year and continues to improve. We really need to get a hoop outside for him because he loves to play.

Grandma's Christmas Party

I am a little slow getting some of these pictures on but I wanted to do it before the new year starts. These pictures are from my Grandma Maxine's annual Christmas party. She has Santa come every year and the kids can perform a talent if they choose. Max and Marshall threw the football back and forth for their talent. Preslee did not like Santa but Max and Klein were both happy to sit on his lap and tell what they wanted for Christmas.

First Santa Visit

Last night we had planned to go to Temple Square but the wind and our late start made that impossible so we ate in Riverdale and then visited the little drive through light show in Willard. We were lucky to visit Santa too. I mostly wanted to post the darling picture of Preslee with her hat and smile

Cute girls, cute hats

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Preslee didn't want anything to do with Santa

Klein didn't want to tell him what she wanted. She said it was a secret.

Max had a pretty long list

Let the fun of December begin!