Christmas 2011

We had a wonderful Christmas once again this year.  We are so blessed! 

Friday we went to the Tuacahn to see the Live Nativity.  It has kind of become a tradition the last couple of years.  I forgot my camera, so no pics.

Saturday, we had a great day out at Chantry's dads for our Christmas party.  My camera had horrible lighting there and a lot of my pictures are blurry.  I really want a new nice camera (some day). 


We all got out there in the afternoona nd we started by decorating some cookies and making some treats for the people at the care center. 

Elli and Canyon

Channer winking at me ;)

Charlee

Jessi

 Christmas Eve would not be the same without a little karaoke. 

Stetson

Channer, daddy and Ches

 We headed over to the care center and sang some songs and brought our goodies. 

Then back to Grandpa's to wait for Santa to get here.

Braxton

Tyrell

Stetson

Casey

Elli

Clain

Channer

Charlee

Chestyn

Jessi

 Then we played the roll the dice and open the present game.  The kids had a lot of fun with this one (and the adults too)

 Then it was time to open presents.

 We were all spoiled as usual.  Grandma got the boys a big bag full of clothes and monster trucks.  They have played nonstop with the monster trucks that move.  Big hit! Grandpa got the boys new cowboy hats, super cute.

 We then had a yummy dinner.  We did things kind of earlier than usual this year and so we just hung around and visited for a while. 

 Then it was off to our house to open our Christmas pj's and leave some cookies out for Santa.  We did just that and the boys went right to sleep.  I was so excited I don't think I slept more than 2 hours all night.  I kept waking up and thinking about if I got everything ready or not.  Thinking about if our boys were going to have equal presents, etc. etc. etc.  Finally at 6:00 Chantry and I woke up the boys because we couldn't wait any longer. 

They were soooo spoiled, but several times throughout the day Channer would say we were celebrating Christmas for Jesus' birthday.  So at least he knew that Christmas is not just about the presents.  I love my boys.  I wish I would have videod them opening presents.  Chestyn had something cute to say after every present.  Channer was a little turkey and far less appreciative than he needed to be.  He would open one present and look for the next to open.  Chestyn wanted to play with each one he opened and was surprised we just kept giving him more and more.

I think the boys really loved everything they got.  Chestyn asked Santa for a backpack.  He loved the one Santa brought him.  He got a spiderman one with wheels.  He also loves his train table, Magna-Doodle, ABC fridge magnets, puzzles, play doh, and even his new clothes mom and dad got for him.

Saying Channer loves his Innotab is an understatement.  He still has not put it down.  He can read books, play games, draw pictures, etc.  He can also watch movies and listen to music after I get some downloaded.  He also really liked his cars toys, puzzles, clothes and new coat.  They have been nonstop playing with all their new stuff the last few days.  I even put a few things up in their closet shelf that they haven't taken out of the boxes yet.  Spoiled indeed.  They are worth it!

The boys are not the only ones that were spoiled around here either.  Chantry spoiled me.  I got my Shark Steam and Vac I have been wanting forever, some cute sweaters, my bear I get every year, and a stocking full of surprises.  I got Chantry a Garmin, a new pillow, socks, underwear, and a stockign full of stuff...ya, I am not too exciting. 

Christmas tradition carried on and we went out shooting.  It was tons of fun, even if my arm is still bruised up :)  The weather was great.  Not very Christmasy, but great for shooting. 

Wyatt and Laramy

Hotty Chantry

Chantell and Chantry

Cute Cowboy Channer

Cute Cowboy Chestyn

The rest of the day was spent out at Grandpa's.  We ate more food, watched 17 Miracles (Chantry's mom gave us all this movie for Christmas).

It was a wonderful Christmas for sure.  I had all the stuff packed and put away by 10:00 the next morning.  I sure do love Christmas, but I just love how clean and fresh your house feels once it is all put away too.  I am so grateful for the family I have surrounding me, especially during the holidays.  Hope everone enjoyed their Christmas.