Christmas Highlights 2008

We had such a great Christmas this year! First, we had the Grandparents, Quayden and Jeni over for Christmas Eve. We had a great meal, then everyone opened their presents. Grandma Sue loved the gift I made her, a personalized calender with pictures of our family. The kids loved their gifts, and even I got a surprise. First, Jeni and Nikki gave me the complete Jane Austen anthology! Wahoo! Then, Bruce noticed a small box on the window. It was an Ipod for me! I wasn't expecting anything, so it was a total shock! Thanks guys! Justine arrived right after dinner and surprised us with some Christmas goodies! She is so generous. I always tell her to save her money and she always buys something anyway. She bought me these cute PJ's, Bruce a blanket, Emma Jayne a teddy bear, and the boys a trip to get ice cream. We are so blessed!

The Nix family made us a cool Christmas treat, Candy Sushi! It's too cute to eat! The apron Bruce is wearing was made by Angie's daughter, Kennedy. Isn't it cute? I love it! If I can just get it back from Bruce......
On Christmas morning, Mason woke up at 6:30! We told him he had to wait until the sun came up, but I could hear him playing with his toys! The funniest thing happened to Colter. While Bruce and I were still sleeping, he got his stocking. Colter had already received all of his gifts (snowboard, bindings, ski pass, new ski coat), so he just got a some things in his stocking. Imagine his surprise when he found $100! $100 that was supposed to be in JUSTINE'S stocking. I think he thought he had seriously cashed in on Christmas.... Santa must have been tired! While all this commotion was going on, Emma was still sleeping. The kids finally woke her up at 9:30. She was so excited with all of the fun stuff Santa had left. After a fun morning of playing, we loaded up and headed down to the Grandparents. We had a great meal, and enjoyed visiting with our family. It was pretty sad to not have Brenn, Sylina and Briggs there, but we were sure glad that they were home!

Chase made Justine this gorgeous purse! What a great guy...


Later that afternoon, Grandma Sue, Jeni, Mardee, Tobin, Diana, Archer and Kyra came over for Christmas dinner. We had such a nice time visiting with our family. We are so lucky to have such a great family! Merry Christmas!


Grandma Sue and Emma Jayne.....



Christmas night we received this picture from Brenn. We are so grateful to have little Brigger's home. Even if we can't visit, we know he is in the best place he can be. We love you Briggs and are praying for your continued improvement. Merry Christmas little buddy!