Every Christmas Eve, we go to my parents and spend Christmas as a family. My mother always goes above and beyond. She makes a fantastic dinner that is alwyas presented impecably(I know that this is not a suprise to anyone). We usually eat dinner and visit for a bit. For the last 3-4 years we have taken baskets of goodies around to some of our loved ones that we don't see very often throughout the year. We have visited Marquelles sweet grandpa (who passed away this year, and we missed visiting) my great Uncle Charlie and his wife (who had brain surgery at the beginning of December that is home now and doing remarkably well) and my great Aunt Blanche (who always reminds us that she is 96 and doing amazingly well. She is an inspiration to us all). We sing Christmas Carols and visit for a few minutes. I didn't realize what an impact this was having on my kids until this year when Jensen said "I love going there, are we going again this year!" I love that the part he loves the most is the service we give to others.
This is another traditional photo....posing in Gege's stairwell in their new pajamas. Our numbers were much smaller this year, but we sure missed those that were usually in the picture. They always have to have a goofy one.
And Gege and I make them have a normal one.
Devyn....she's growing up too fast. A sophomore this year at AFHS. Yikes!
Devyn, Shea, and Jordy gave Pop a photo album that incuded a few of his photos that he has taken this year. He enjoys photography and he and Shea took a class together this year to improve their skills. The girls try to "make" their grandparents a gift every year.
They gave Gege a collage of pictures that they "secretly" had Pop take of them during the Fall. I think they giggled more than they were serious, that doesn't suprise us either.
Opening presents is always a highlight!
Love the shoes!
Look who else is growing up!
The mothers observe the festivities.... Its hard to believe that Christmas has come and gone, but I am grateful that we are all in good health and that we are able to spend this time together inhonor of our Saviors birth. I have an amazing family and love them so much!
Every Christmas Eve, we go to my parents and spend Christmas as a family. My mother always goes above and beyond. She makes a fantastic dinner that is alwyas presented impecably(I know that this is not a suprise to anyone). We usually eat dinner and visit for a bit. For the last 3-4 years we have taken baskets of goodies around to some of our loved ones that we don't see very often throughout the year. We have visited Marquelles sweet grandpa (who passed away this year, and we missed visiting) my great Uncle Charlie and his wife (who had brain surgery at the beginning of December that is home now and doing remarkably well) and my great Aunt Blanche (who always reminds us that she is 96 and doing amazingly well. She is an inspiration to us all). We sing Christmas Carols and visit for a few minutes. I didn't realize what an impact this was having on my kids until this year when Jensen said "I love going there, are we going again this year!" I love that the part he loves the most is the service we give to others.
This is another traditional photo....posing in Gege's stairwell in their new pajamas. Our numbers were much smaller this year, but we sure missed those that were usually in the picture. They always have to have a goofy one.
And Gege and I make them have a normal one.
Devyn....she's growing up too fast. A sophomore this year at AFHS. Yikes!
Devyn, Shea, and Jordy gave Pop a photo album that incuded a few of his photos that he has taken this year. He enjoys photography and he and Shea took a class together this year to improve their skills. The girls try to "make" their grandparents a gift every year.
They gave Gege a collage of pictures that they "secretly" had Pop take of them during the Fall. I think they giggled more than they were serious, that doesn't suprise us either.
Opening presents is always a highlight!
Love the shoes!
Look who else is growing up!
The mothers observe the festivities.... Its hard to believe that Christmas has come and gone, but I am grateful that we are all in good health and that we are able to spend this time together inhonor of our Saviors birth. I have an amazing family and love them so much!
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