Christmas (2012)

Since most of Courtnee's sweet 16 pics and all of Jade's birthday pictures, all of Thanksgiving and all of Halloween pictures are all still MIA, I will move to the few pictures I have of Christmas time. Most of them are of our little mischievous elf, Zippy. He had quite the adventures last year, causing quite the commotion. The best thing that happened last year at Christmas was, Courtnee and I were able to provide Christmas for a family who was in need of a nice Christmas. We shopped, we wrapped, and we really had a different outlook of what Christmas was really about. That was the best gift her and I received last year. It still warms my heart to think about. I hope we are able to do that again this year, as to me that is the true meaning of Christmas. Giving of yourself to others. As I sit and think about what I can get my kids this year, I cannot think of one thing they need, other than to serve others. I think I am going to arrange some service for my family. My kids have no clue how hard other families have it, I think it might just be what they need.

 

 

Christmas 2010

I have to back up a bit and say that by far one of our favorite gifts we received this year, we got at the beginning of December... Zippy the elf decided to make our home, his... He truly brought the magic to my kids and our house... They had so much fun every morning looking for where Zippy had hid himself, and if he had brought them a little treat from the North Pole... There was one night when they did not get anything from him, but a note telling him how disappointed he was in their behavior and all of the fighting going on... I think it may have worked, slightly... Santa took him home with him, when he came on Christmas Eve.. :) We truly loved Zippy and cannot wait for his return next December 1st....

Now on to Christmas Eve... We had our annual Christmas Eve party here.. Lots of family, amazingly good food, laughter, fun and a little Christmas magic.. Just a few pics of our night..

Baby Dylan just loved Santa... NOT...

Baby Ryker with Santa...

All of the grandkids with Santa, minus Kamden who was really sick...

The Boyd kiddos...

The Gunderson kiddos... The Jones kids would not let me take their pictures... BOO..

Opening Jammies..

Cole & Dakota.. :)


Whit and Ryker..

Connor & Jaden...


Tammy & Timmy... :)

Levi & Baby... :)

Tim & Dylan...

Dylan wanting to play air hockey...

New Spongebob jammies.. Kind of a new tradition in our family that someone always gets the "coveted" Spongebob jammies..

Air hockey war going on...

Can't tell they are siblings can you? Puullleeaaaseee....

Funny that Tammy and I bought the exact pair of jammies for our boys.. Crazy!!

Troy's sweet mom & dad....

Kyle, not happy I took his picture..

So happy we have our families so close that we can spend the holidays with them... :) Thanks family for a fun night..:)


Christmas Day... The kiddos finally convinced us to get up at 6:00 am... We opened presents and just hung out all day.. My Mom made the yummiest dinner.. Prime Rib, salad, potatoes, jello, apple pie, pumpkin cake and rolls... So delish.. :) Just a few pics of the kids Christmas morning.. :)

Courtnee got an IHome...

Jade got a new helmet with new skates..

By far their best gift, to share that is... A double hoop... Haven't really seen them since it got put up.. :) Those 2 and basketball..

Jazz jerseys all around!!

Sweet, now we can jam out and dance to Micheal...:)



Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night... :)

Christmas 09

OK so I am really slow at posting these past few weeks... Here are just a few pictures from Christmas day... The kids had a scavenger hunt this year to find their gifts... I think they really liked running up and down the stairs over and over to find them.. (wink)... Nice holiday season.. :)

Stockton got this KNEX roller coaster and it was so stinking cool... Cole was so excited about Stockton's he took his money and got himself one.. :)


Not sure what she is thinking here..


I think this package of Airheads was Cole's favorite gift... He is a sucker for an Airhead. :)


Gotta love that face.. :)

Christmas Eve Festivites...

Here are a few pictures from Christmas Eve... We ate, played games, ate some more, laughed and just enjoyed each other.. :) Thanks everyone for a great time, everything is funner with family!! :)

My adorable niece Kylee..



Courtnee & Jaden

Connor & Jaden opening their jammies..


These boys were so funny, some donkey Christmas song came on the radio and they were just dancing away.. :)


Tammy & Dylan


Troy's sweet grandparents, so lucky we got to have them over for Thanksgiving and Christmas..


Jaden and Kamden


Tonya & Whitney


Troy's cute parents..


Courtnee & Kylee, are they such cute cousins?



An extra special visit for Whit.. Hmmm.. :)


Our cute ice cream cake.. :)


Cole & Kamden playing air hockey..


Stockton & Dakota

Jones' Christmas Party...

Better late than never... Thanks Grandma & Grandpa for a fun party.. :)