Playing in the Snow!

With all the snow we have had lately we decided we would stop complaining and just enjoy it! The wind was really cold at times but still a lot of fun! We learned we will need a few more layers for next time! Kourtney and Kaitlyn decided to jump on with Uncle Matt and later realized his fun and enjoyment comes from making/watching people eat snow and face plant:0)! JK! Once they figured out Janette was a much "slower/better" driver they jumped on with her. Makell loved riding with Aunt Janette and even through those wind kissed cheeks and lips we still heard several little giggles! We realized Matt and Adam were the biggest kids of all!! They thought hitting snow banks full speed and flying 10-12 feet through the air and face planting was great fun! Us girls would define "fun" totally differently!

Christmas Morning!

I guess Santa thought everyone had been good this year! Our morning started off with three little whispering voices at 4:30 wondering if they could go see what Santa had left?! Of course they were sent back to bed! Another wake up call with whispering voices at 5:30 and again sent back to bed. A third wake up call at 6:30 with everyone gathering in mom and dad's bed to snuggle and giggle with excitement wondering what Santa had left everyone! Everyone was lucky enough to get what they asked for! I love the excitement on Christmas morning!!!!

Getting Ready for Santa!

The girls getting things set out! No one can go to bed without leaving a small snack for the "jolly old fellow"!
The girls put a little snack together for Santa and the Reindeer! They left cookies and milk for Santa and reindeer feed with a carrot for each one!

















Every Christmas Eve Santa delivers one early present (P.J's) to everyone so they can get ready to head to bed so he can come back and make his stop! They get sooooo excited!!!

Acting Out the Nativity!

On Christmas Eve we reenacted the Nativity scene. We started off by Adam (aka dad) reading the Christmas story from the scriptures to everyone. Although we are few in numbers we tried our best to reenact the night the Savior was born. Makell absolutely insisted she was first to play the part of Mary with the baby Jesus. Everyone else of course wanted a turn so we ended up doing it about four times! It was soooo much fun and it really brought the Christmas spirit into our home!



Makell as Mary and Kaitlyn as Joseph.





Kourtney playing the part of a wise man.
Mary great with child riding the donkey and Joseph asking if there was any room at the Inn. The Inn keeper telling them there was NO room! The kids really got into it!
The three wise men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus.

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

I can't believe how much snow we have! I stopped measuring after the first ten inches and it is still coming down! The kids have absolutely loved every minute of it!

As Adam was clearing the driveway and sidewalks he piled it up so the kids could play and slide down it. Later Adam was told his snow hill was lame and soooooo "little" compared to the neighbors! We told him he should takes lessons on "how to turn your mole hills into mountains" from the neighbor! Adam wasn't as interested as the rest of us! It sure would be fun Adam!!

The snow flakes were so big! Adam would shovel and a few minutes later you couldn't even tell he had done anything!

The girls sledding together. Their cheeks were so red and so cold yet they still didn't want to come inside. You can say we are living up to the phrase,"The Greatest Snow on Earth"!

A visit with Santa!

I am a little late posting but we finally were able to meet up with Santa! I have to say he was a little hard to find this year! He must be really busy!! Kaitlyn reminded us with the letters that they sent snail-mail there is always a chance they will not arrive in time. She wanted to ask in person to make sure he had been informed! Kourtney is asking Santa for cookbooks, littlest pet shops, and webkins.

Kaitlyn asked Santa for littlest pet shops, a scripture bag, and webkins!

I guess Makell will be surprised with what Santa brings. She refused to talk with him. She just sat there in silence. Her letter to Santa included a game boy, littlest pet shops, and her own Corvette. Like I mentioned earlier I guess she will be surprised with what Santa leaves! Merry Christmas to all!

Gingerbread House in the making!

Decorating a Gingerbread House! We have made this a yearly tradition in our family. Makell favorite thing is to sneak candy without her sisters noticing! Fun memories!