The Weather Outside is Frightful!

These two big brothers were so excited for Santa to come, that we could hardly get them to bed.  But we let them know that Santa will skip our house if they weren't asleep when he flew above our house.  And then we told them we could hear sleigh bells ringing.  They flew to bed.

Once asleep, Das and I started to help the elves out and set things up.  Das couldn't contain himself, so we tested a few things out before going to bed......around 2 AM.  The boys were then up around 7.

They had a great morning.  Their big gift was the WII.  They also got some razor scooters, mario kart, mario brothers, indiana jones, star wars, a few ds games, Chicago Bears shirts and pants, and books.

Das received some pants, a few WII games(Cabella's game hunter, wipeout, and Zelda), a picture of his dad, the movie "Inception", tie, nose hair trimmer.  He bought me a boppy, foot massager, fudge, a gift card to Rue21, gift card to Leisures Hair Salon.  But our big gift was family pictures that turned out so wonderful!  We then had Das's brothers out for breakfast.  Rama and Alma hung out with us all morning and afternoon.  My parents stopped by right before we left for Mirabia's.  It was so fun for them to see our Christmas.  They give us money each year for Christmas which had helped us to pay for a lot of our gifts.  We are so grateful to them! 

At Mirabai's we ate some really great food and then had our gift exchange.  Melissa always sets this up so nicely.   We bought for Mark, Scott, Aunt Kay, and Alma this year.  I always love the gift exchange.  And Mira on top of that gave us a cute family home evening chart and a Jettie hanging sign.  What a wonderful year it has been.  It came and went so quickly though.  We wish we could stop time.  Love you all and to all a good night!

O Holy Night....

To start off....I can not believe our baby is 4 weeks old already.  It has been such a wonderful and exciting month.  He is our little angel....loved by all.  Christmas Eve was such a joyful night with the family.  We headed over to my parents this year.  And from the moment we got there, everyone wanted to hold Logan.  The only times I really saw him were when he was hungry.  This is my niece Emily.  She just loves babies and is so good with them.  I can't wait until she is old enough to babysit.

Hailey, Savanah, Emily, Carly, and Nicole all awaiting to hold him.

Das and his little man.  Can I just tell you how much I love having these wonderful men in my life?!  They all keep me on my toes and make my life so wonderful.

Grandma and her 34th grandchild!!!  And yes....they were all there....except for the 2 missionaries.

After our crazy dinner with entertaining conversation, we got the kids ready for our traditional reinactment of the Nativity scene.  I have always enjoyed this part, but love it even more to watch my own children particpate.  Tristan and Ashton were shephards.

I wish I could get a panoramic view of my family crowded around to watch this spiritual event.  Just imagine this x6.

Andrew and Claire playing Joseph and Mary.  They wanted to use Logan as baby Jesus, but he wanted to eat more.

After the Nativity, some of the children came up to sing, play the piano or violin, or show any talents they wanted to share.  This is my brother's daughter, Savanah.  Such a sweet voice.  I was in awe by all the talent.  Especially Diann's daughters, Emily(8) and Claire(6) playing their violins.  Such talent!!!

Even little Lilly wanted in on the baby action.

The most famous tradition.....opening up pajamas.  We found these at Costco months ago and felt they completly fit for the boys.

Paxton and Tristan

Riley and Ashton.  Don't you just love the Hugh Hefner Look?

We always have such a great time with our families.  We are so blessed to have each and everyone of them in our lives.  We are thankful for the birth of our Savior.  And cherish all these moments.  We hope you all had a Verry Merry Christmas!