Christmas Day 2011

After our relaxing night the kids still slept in until 8 o'clock. My kids love their sleep like their daddy. By the time we got out and we were ready the kids were MORE than ready to get this show on the road.

Aaron took a cute picture.

This tradition came from Aaron's family.

Gotta get a picture of all the sleepy faces before opening presents.

Each of the kids loved what Santa brought them.

Madi was so excited for her American Doll.

Porter loved his scooter.

Ry was very surprised with his go-kart.

Brayd was thrilled with is bike.

All the kids helping Ossie open his present.

We try to do Christmas in a very organized manner. Where one kid opens a present at a time and they all take turns. This makes Christmas last ALOT longer and they all get to see what each other got. My favorite part about the whole day was when the kids all got their scriptures. The boys got a hard cover of the triple combination and Madi got the good, full set. They were so excited that they stopped to give Aaron and I hugs right in the middle of opening presents.

I love my babies!!

The End Results....

Madi's-and Ossie's-good stuff!

Porter's surprises!

Ry's presents!

Brayd's Toys!

I didn't get a picture of Aaron or I with our "stuff"

This is what I got though.....

Yes, I am going to see Peter Cetera in Sacramento!! Call me a grandma, but I love his music. I could, and do, listen to him All. Day. Long:)

Aaron is SOOOO CUTE!!! I just love the little paper he made up for me.

Aaron got some outfits, books, playing cards that have a picture of him skiing at Lake Powell-my favorite gift to him-and some other odds and ends. His big present was I took the infiniti in to get the front screen to work while we are driving. Whether it is the Navigation working or being able to watch movies. I don't really know how safe that is:) Especially for Aaron. I just hope we don't die. We were all happy with our Christmas Day!

When presents were open, we went up to my parents church for the hour that it was. It was a good meeting and good to remember Christ during all the hustle and bustle.

Madi got this big 'ol reeces bar that she just loved! This was 1/2 of it:)

I know, incredibly healthy!

When church was over we headed to my mom's for some Christmas there. I didn't take very many pictures, but I did take a few....

Brayd, Cam and Brenden in their super hero outfits my mom made them.

They all got 2 of them.

And Makayla!

Porter got this Hexbug.

I didn't get pictures of Madi with her American Doll outfit, or Ry with his Hexbug stuff.

My parents gave us a photo/memory book that they are going to keep putting together and some gift cards.

We gave them a t.v. and a ladder.

I think they were happy!

Christmas was low-key and EXCELLENT!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Christmas Eve 2011

This year for Christmas Eve Aaron and I decided to stay home and start our own little traditions. Holidays get so hectic and my mom's house is just that. So, we had a little fondue, read a little paper that our Bishop put together of the different versions of the Christmas Story, watched a movie the kids got, and opened Christmas jammies.

Enjoying our deliciousness!!

Aaron enjoyed it too.

I'm thinking Porter enjoyed the chocolate a little too much!

Not really sure who took this picture, but my Brayd is a cute little man!

Adorable Bum's.

The boys.

And the girls.

Hopefully 3 of us:)

I definitely don't regret staying home. It was awesome to spend time with just us.

I think there is enough of us to have a good time!

Santa was on his way!!

12th Day of Christmas

A couple years ago I got pots and pans for my birthday. They were nice but I was devastated! That just meant I was old!

They were nice then, but I didn't like the stainless steel, way too high maintenance.

So Aaron tried again:)

I actually really like these, they are just what I wanted!

I've just accepted that I'm old!

Thanks so much Baby!!

10th & 11th Days of Christmas

Once again my Baby picked out a sweet present for me:)

I tried to tell him I found some cute slippers at Dilliard's but it slipped his mind so I got these....

It's o.k. though, I took them back and got the ones I wanted.

The eleventh day of Christmas was some gift cards to Kohl's.

I love to shop!

Thanks so much Baby!!

8th & 9th Day of Christmas

Sometimes my Baby has awesome taste!!

He said it's so I don't walk around in my underwears:)

I'm so happy he doesn't get offended when I return stuff.

I returned these and got my Christmas jammies.

The 9th day of Christmas gift has yet to be found.

Pretty sure it's lost.

That's what happens when there are little helpers around!

7th Day of Christmas

Madi is now in charge of printing out the paper.

Ryan chose the snowman decoration this time she said:)

Best one yet......

On this day everyone gave me something special!

I got to pick a day for Aaron to take off of work.

Madi will tickle me anytime I ask her to for a full day!

Porter said he would do the dishes for 2 days for me.

Ry said he would tickle my head:)

He's so cute!!

And Brayd said he would do anything I ask him to for a full day!

Yeah right!!

Along with this little surprise came some gift cards to Kohl's!

Merry Christmas to me!!

Thanks to my whole family!

They are the best EVER!!!!

Madi's Christmas Choir Performance

This was the last choir performance of the year. It was very cute and entertaining!

She has the cutest friend Jessie whom I just adore. I want them to stay friends forever!!

Madi and cute Jessie.

Ry and Brayd sat with Grandpa and Grandma behind us.

Madi just a singing her little heart out.

She's just so beautiful!

Thanks for coming Grandma and Grandpa!

Of course Grandpa had to get a picture with the treats:)

Christie and Brenden came to support also!

Madi's biggest fan club!!

Good Job Madi, you did an excellent job at your dancing too!

I love you, baby!!

6th Day Of Christmas

Sad, I totally forgot to take a picture of the note.....

My Madi even printed it out for.

Aaron has involved the kids now:)

This is some pretty yummy smelly stuff!

Is he trying to give me a clue???

5th Day Of Christmas

I love my little presents...

My man knows me well and knows that I love to shop!!

Another gift card to Maurices!

Thanks Baby!

4th Day Of Christmas

So exciting....

This note was a little cold....

I LOVE this. Willow Tree statues are so precious!!

And I'm so excited for my baby!!

3rd Day of Christmas!

My baby wants me to smell so good!

Deliciousness!!

Delicious smelling stuff from Bath and Body Works.

Thanks so much Baby!!

1st and 2nd Day of Christmas!

My baby loves me so much!!

So excited to read this book!!

And a gift card to Maurices.

He couldn't have done better!!

This is so much fun

Early Christmas!

Grandma Smith loves to make Christmas such a happy time for everyone and she just goes Crazy!! We showed up on Sunday night so Monday morning 3:30 a.m. she was up wrapping presents just in case we left that morning. She is just so cute!!

We ended up staying until Tuesday morning so on Monday night after our fun-filled day she gave the kids lots of cute presents, all of us some jammies and Aaron and I a couples trip with all Aaron's siblings to Yellowstone for a 3 night stay in February. I'm excited and I think it will be very fun!

First we got our jammies.

Then the kids got little odds and ends.

So excited!!

Even more stuff!!

Madi cuddled up in her softy blanky!

All the kids with their stuffed animal, pillow/blanky.

So cute, thanks so much Grandma Smith!!