Christmas 2010 in pictures

Christmas at the Welkers was wonderful this year, not that it isn't every year. :) We got to celebrate it twice...kind of. Santa agreed to come to our house a couple days early since we were going to be in Utah on the actual day. How nice of him. Although I don't know if we will do it again, it felt so weird doing it a couple days before the rest of the world. Regardless it was a success!

Have to make cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve. It is tradtion after all!

Christmas PJS on Christmas Eve. I couldn't resist these jammies! I just knew my kids would be shouting with glee when they saw them! I have never been more right.

Tay was the first one up after santas arrival at our house luckily for us all it wasn't until 730 that morning which when we all get our sleep makes for a happier home indeed.

Tay with her american girl doll that goes everywhere with her these days. Santa never disappoints!

Chase still loves to do everything Taylor does. So we knew Santa couldn't get Taylor some skates and not Chase. I think he liked them!

Talan and his obi wan watch. It was the ONLY thing he asked for this year! A watch with his two favorite things these days...Star Wars and Legos.

Easton couldn't be more cuTe!

Among other things Grandma and Grandpa Welker got us a year pass to the zoo. I foresee lots of fun times there in the near future!

For the actual big day we headed to Utah to be with our friends and family there. It couldn't have been more fun. As it always is. Lots of family, friends, good food (thanks Maryan) and loads and loads of good times and memories. We are always nonstop there when we visit and in need of a vacation from our vacation when we arrive home. :) I'll let the pictures tell the story here. We love you Utah!!
Kangaroo zoo with friends

Sisters. Me and my sister hit up my favorite store in the whole world Downeast Home on Christmas Eve. $6 jeans! Can't beat that deal!!

Chase and my step brother William. You can not help but love this kid

Talan and William sword fighting

Christmas morning at my dads

Best Cousins

And a dream come true for Chase more legos! Wahoo

Cort sporting his hand picked gift from my dad. What a good sport! Go UTES

Sledding. It did NOT snow once while we were there. I know! What the?!?@ Except for the day before we were heading home, there was a very light (and when I say very, I mean almost non-existent) blanket of snow on the ground at the park by my dad's house. We just couldn't disappoint the kids and we made do with what was there. Even though we didn't have gloves, (if you look close enough at the pictures you will notice my kids wearing socks on their hands) or snow pants, we had a GREAT time!

My dad even got in on the action. Never one to back down from a race.

Easton watching some TV with Grandpa

Girls night. It was SO good to see all these girls. I miss them all so much, but when I'm with them I am really reminded why. Each one has touched my life for the better in some way. I am so grateful for good friends and for women who inspire just by being in their presence.

The day we arrived home from our Utah trip my dad flew in that night. It was so nice having him here. I didn't want to let him go! I wasn't the only one. Chase cried, great big tears, when he realized Grandpa was leaving and kept asking "can't he stay just one more day!" Thanks for coming dad and for all you do!