Christmas Eve

This year for Christmas Eve we went up to Heidi and Mckay's in Logan for the day. Most of Tyler's family was able to be there, so it was really a great time. We had a yummy dinner planned as well The Nativity and opening presents. I wasn't feeling so good in the morning and only got sicker as the day went on. I think my body was just over worked and tired and ready for a break. Therefore Tyler got to be the photographer for the evening. When we first got there we just relaxed and hung around for awhile. The boys ran out to finish up there Christmas shopping true to fashion. While they were gone, Heidi, Mami, and myself played some speed scrabble, which is a favorite of ours. Once the boys got home we started to get dinner ready and ate just as Holly arrived. We were really happy she was able to join in on the fun with us. She is really a fun one to be around. After dinner Heidi had planned for the kids to do The Nativity story. Uncle McKay narrated for us while the kids acted their parts. They really had a great time doing it, and were so cute.

Logan starring as Joseph

Joseph and his wife Mary who is great with child.

The proud parents adoring their new born babe!

I am like a star shining brightly, shining for the whole world to see.
Lauren making her debut as angel/star.

After The Nativity, uncle McKay read the kids a really cute book. Don't ask me what it was called, by this point I was really not feeling well.

Next was the activity the kids had been waiting for ALL day...PrEsEnTs!!! First up was Paka and you can tell by his expressions, that he was just as excited as the children.

Paka showing off his new cozy sweat pants we bought him.

Mami opening her gift from us, which was new kitchen towels, hot pads, etc...

Lauren got the Barbie Christmas Carol doll. She was so excited, it's just what she wanted.
Thanks Mami and Paka!!

Logan got an awesome new Bionicle, which he absolutely loves.
Thanks Mami and Paka!!

Logan also got a new Transformer, thanks uncle Jeff!!

Lauren got another barbie this one from uncle Jeff, Thanks Jeffy!!

Chocolate anyone?

All nine of the grandkids together. They have so much fun playing with each other. We love times like this when we can all be together. Thanks again Heidi and McKay for hosting such a wonderful day!! We all had a great time. Sorry I ended up getting everyone sick, I didn't mean to really, I promise!!

When we got home that evening the kids still had their Christmas jammies to unwrap. Logan had fallen asleep in the car and was super grumpy when he woke up when we got home. He was not happy with his jammies. It ended up being a good thing he didn't like them, because they were mismarked and ended up being two sizes too small for him, so sorry bud, no Christmas jammies for you this year.

Lauren opening her jammies. She got a nightgown this year for her jammies. Lauren really likes night gowns a lot more than pants. Atleast she was happy with them.

After a super duper fun filled day, it was time for bed. Santa was on his way and rumor had it he was not feeling very good this year and really just wanted to be in bed sleeping the night away. The kids finally fell asleep around 11:00pm and Santa finally arrived sometime around 1:00am.