My dad called about a week before Christmas and said we needed to get away for a couple days and head to St. George for a quick trip down to his condo. He only had to tell us once and we were off! Cort met us down there and we had a great time playing at the park, going out to dinner, and just being together. Easton even gave me one of his first real smiles while we were there. Melted my heart.
The kids watching a show with their Grandpa
Talan fast asleep with his sword. He takes this thing with him everywhere these days. Before we leave to go anywhere he will run to his room screaming "my sword! my sword!" And if he can't find it he will say "mommy help me find my sword?"
Eskimo kisses with my Easty.
My wonderful dad also watched my kids minus Easton, one night while me and Cort went to dinner and saw New Moon. Cort actually really liked the movie, but he has no intention of reading the books. Even though I keep telling him how good they are!! I have no picture of us out, I am so bad about taking pictures if it doesn't involve my kids. But it was a great night, definitely blog-worthy and worth documenting!
On Christmas Eve we took the kids sledding to one of the many parks by us. The kids all loved it. The only problem was we only had one sled, so about 20 minutes after we got there I ran home to get the sled my dad had bought the kids for Christmas.
One sled + 3 kids=DrAmA!
Chase going down the hill mumbo style inspired by the movie Happy Feet.
Then later that night we made cookies for Santa and had a big Christmas feast at our house and watched a quick video on the true meaning of Christmas.
Making cookies. Talan has such a sweet tooth. I don't think any candy made it past his mouth to his cookies!
New Pajamas
On Christmas morning Chase was the first one up. He came in our room around 6:00. He soo reminds me of me as a kid.
Opening presents
Talan was hilarious to watch this year. Everytime he opened a present, didn't matter what it was he would oooh and ahh over it and say "Wow!" and things along those lines. Me and Cort couldn't help but smile.
We decided to keep it simple this year, and do one big gift for everyone and a couple little ones, so Santa brought us a Wii. We have been playing Super Mario non-stop! The kids absolutely love it. Chase is so into it and is hilarious to watch. He'll tell us "come on guys let's get big power" or if he dies he'll say "I guess it's up to you mom." Probably one of those things you have to see for yourself. We are already on level 6. But I hear there is like 12 levels so lots more fun to come.
The kids opening the Wii up. It was the one thing they all asked for.
Easton wasn't that interested in the presents.
Two days before Christmas my dad had us meet him at a store to buy the kids a couple more things. He loves to play Santa. I mentioned to him how much Taylor and Chase wanted spark razor scooters, but that I already told Santa NOT to get them cause they already had razor scooters they just aren't spark ones. Well, my dad disagreed and said we HAVE to get them. So he did! Here is Chase when he opened his over at my dad's. I'm pretty sure that's the reaction my dad was hoping for.
The whole fam on Christmas day. Check out my new boots...love them!
How could you not love this face! Easton the day after Christmas.
We had a great Christmas and are looking forward to all that 2010 will bring.
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! Happy 2010!
7 comments:
Glad to see you guys had such a great holliday! & you are so right why do we not take the camera when we do the dates cuz that is just as important as those kids! if not more eventually they marry & were w- them forever! PS so sad not your VTeacher so sad!
What a cute family!! You have some awesome traditions and really go all out for the holidays.
I still haven't seen Easton...so I think we need to meet up so I can "love" on him for a while. Next time you are at your dad's call me...otherwise I'll have to come to your house. :)
Have a safe and healthy 2010.:)
Great pictures Jamie!
Love those boots! They went great with the sweater from my mom and dad. :)
How stinkin' cute are you guys!!! I want to go sledding, that looks like so much fun!! I'm glad you guys had a great Christmas! And I LOVED your card (and the kids outfits were adorable) :)
Looks like so much fun! I can't believe how quickly the holiday season went by, and that last shot of Easton, holy moly, he looks so old! Slow down, dude, it makes me sad!
So much fun! Holidays are great, but it sure felt good to take it all down and de-clutter the house! Happy New Year! Yah..I love your boots! Very cute! The sweet smile is too precious!
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