Merry Christmas Everyone

I love Christmas.  Even at my age it is hard for me to sleep Christmas Eve. The excitement has gone from being excited for what I was going to get when I was a little girl to what I am going to give and the joy of seeing the delight on the faces of those I love.

Brandon, Kirstin and Kira stayed at their home on Christmas Eve but came over early to wake us up on Christmas Day. We got a surprise snow storm that started on Christmas Eve and lasted through Christmas Day.  It was beautiful….we love having "White Christmas'".

Kira arriving in her 'frozen" nightgown...

Kirstin and Brandon arriving early Christmas morning…Austin shoveled the walk for them.

Jordan got a Star Wars pinball game...

Grandpa and Maddie sharing a moment together.

Kalli got a Elsa dress from grandpa and grandma.

Kira got Kirstin's American Girl doll that she had when she was a little girl.

Kalli, Hannah and Maddie in their "frozen" princess dresses.  They are princesses.

Chalice got a puppy that talks to her.

Griff and Maddie….Maddie loved opening presents.

Ryan, Hannah, Kalli and Caitlin….Chalice was still asleep.

Austin got his "beat" headphones that he wanted.

Jordan also got Mario Cart 8 Wii game.

Erin got her class ring in her birthstone.

Josh got a snowboard bag.

Brandon got a new suit to wear to church.

Erin also got her class sweatshirt.

Maddie with her Olof snowman toy.

Austin was surprised with this sweatshirt…I got it when we were in Portland and he didn't even know.

Another picture of Jordan with his Star Wars pinball game.

Caitlin got the boots she wanted from Ryan.

Manae gave me this mug so I had to have hot chocolate out in the snow in honor of our wonderful storm.

The best part of Christmas was having mom come spend a few hours with us.

She sent Josh out in the snow to her car to get his present.  He found a card on the front seat.

He brought it in and read it in front of Grandma.  It said, "Merry Christmas and drive carefully. Love you,  Grandma."  Grandma had given Josh her car.  She was so happy to see him so surprised and happy!

Oh how I love my mom!  I was so happy to have her with us.  It truly was the best Christmas gift ever!