Christmas 2011

We had a wonderful, blessed Christmas. I love this time of year, and Christmas is so special with the kids. We love being able to teach them the real meaning of this time, hand down our traditions, and of course start our own. Christmas Eve we spent with my family for our gift opening and Mexican food fiesta as we do every year. Then Christmas Day we were able to open presents and see what Santa brought, just the 4 of us before we attended church. The rest of the day we spent with Cam's family for more yummy food, gifts, and company. I'd be lying if I said I didn't get a little choked up to think about how fast the kids are growing up, and that this was already Addie's 5th Christmas. Here's a few of our favorite pics from Christmas this year!

Whispering to Avey what she wants for Christmas. A movie theatre... Sorry kid, that is probably not happening. :) 

Last year we had an Advent calendar that had little chocolates in each door. Addie is obsessed with Star Wars, especially Lego Star Wars. We found this Lego Star Wars Advent calendar where everyday you get to build a little ship or get a Lego guy character from the movies. It was a huge hit!

Gage's favorite present by far, this little couch from Aunt Erica and Uncle Trevor. It caused some serious fights and a few tears from both Gage and Emily as they both wanted to sit on it by themselves!



Learning how to unwrap gifts. Don't worry, Sissy helped with most of his and Emily's.

Poor little guy has been so under-the-weather lately. He was so tired; he's just chillin' with his favorite peep, Papa.

Leaving milk, cookies, and carrots for Santa and the reindeer!

It was a Star Wars kind of Christmas this year. Santa brought a Yoda clock! (She also got the Millenium Falcon from Uncle Matt, and a Darth Vader backpack from us. The Force is totally with us.)

Riding in his new Tonka playing with Daddy's new presents, a cigar and whiskey... Cam says, "Can he get any more manly?"

"Think I'll just finish off these carrots and crumbs left behind."

Addie got new skates and a hockey stick so she can play roller hockey with Daddy.

She also got an RC car built especially for her (Cam had to do some tweaking so it won't go too fast) by Daddy. Um, can you tell she's a tomboy? :)

Grandmama and Happy opening their presents from Addie that she picked out especially and wrapped herself!

Gage giving a hi-five to his great-great grandpa who is 92 this Christmas. Pure love.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!