Christmas Day

We thought we'd share some of our photo highlights from Christmas this year. We had a great time and were so happy to share it with family . We spent Christmas Eve at my parents house, eating, doing a gift exchange, a little program and singing the 12 pains of Christmas. Here are the kids all ready to start the party! It was a bit of a treacherous drive there...snow everywhere! But, it made for a beautiful white Christmas. Whenever we asked Grant what he wanted Santa to bring him, he always said "a fire truck." He was so happy to find that grandma and grandpa had one for him! It was really cute...but it was difficult the next morning because he wouldn't open any of his presents, he only wanted his fire truck. We had to hide it for a little bit to get his attention averted to the other gifts.
After our Christmas party, we came home and put a plate of cookies out for Santa. I thought this would be an appropriate tradition to start with Grant...he would be a good age to show his appreciation to Mr Claus for all of his effort. Well, maybe Grant was not ready because in the morning, he was very, very upset that the cookies were gone. Grant said, "HE ATE ALL MY COOKIES!" We tried to explain that he laid them there to share and say thank you, but that didn't fly. Hopefully next year, he will not be so upset!

The highlight for Grant was his official waste management garbage truck...yes, his occupational aspirations consist of trash disposal. This truck lifts up the dumpster, and even comes with a ball of garbage...the sound is strikingly similar to a life size garbage truck. All day Grant said he was a garbage man and he drove his little fire engine and garbage truck all over. Good job Santa!

Dave's brother Brian came over for our quiche and orange roll coffee cake. We were so happy to spend Christmas morning with him. We lounged around all day and then went to play games with my brother and sisters.

Katelee was just thrilled to get new binkies....and climb through the table chairs while we opened our stuff. She received some adorable clothes. Here she is sporting the hat that goes to her new coat from her Aunt Anna.


We had a great time and are so grateful for the gifts we receive everyday...like love and support from our friends and family! Hope you have all enjoyed your festivities as well!