Aaron's mom is SO good at celebrating Christmas. She just loves the holidays and loves to make everyone so excited for them. There are 8 kids in Aaron's family, so with Aaron's mom being the smart woman that she is figured that if she made her "Special Dinner" a little before Christmas she would be more likely to have everyone there.
Momma Smith always starts out with a delicious dinner. Consisting of Chicken Cordon Bleu's, vegetables, ranch potatoes, orange rolls, and anything else that looks and sounds delicious. She then moves on to a little progam. This year she had the nativity program with the Grandkids and had us all participate in our own little way.
Here are the men "waiting" for the women to put the finishing touches on dinner
The kids waiting for dinner to begin
The kids putting on the Nativity
The ladies with kids singing "Picture a Christmas"
The married men doing their chimes......They were pretty good!!
Brayden loved walking around with the shepherd's crook. But watch out, he attacked a few people
Aaron's Dad is 1/2 German so it's tradition to sing German Christmas songs. One of Aaron's good friends, Mitch, and an employee of Lin's joined us. He served his mission in Germany. Is Mitch the only one singing? They sang Silent Night and did a pretty good job.
Watch out for that crook!
The grand-kids were once again front and center singing "Christmas Bells" They are so fun to watch!
Aaron's mom is so cute to buy everyone P.J.'s on the "Special Dinner". Here are all the men...Adam, Aaron, Taylor, Chase, Tim, Josh and Mitch in front.
And..........THE LADIES!
Bonnie, Kara, Kris, Aubrey, Ashley and Brianne.
(I'm the ONLY sister-in-law. Chase really needs to get with it)
They are all so sweet though, the only time I feel like an in-law is when it's family picture time:)
Brayden loves his hands in his pockets
Just my "Boys"
And our whole family. There sure is quite a few of us!
Madison put on a little program of her own towards the end of the night. She sang
"Jesus Once Was A Little Child"
Then played Silent Night
She is so good at performing. She doesn't get nervous at all. I hope she keeps up her confidence.
Madison then joined the group and sang with Ashley and Chloe while Brianne played
Momma Smith always starts out with a delicious dinner. Consisting of Chicken Cordon Bleu's, vegetables, ranch potatoes, orange rolls, and anything else that looks and sounds delicious. She then moves on to a little progam. This year she had the nativity program with the Grandkids and had us all participate in our own little way.
Here are the men "waiting" for the women to put the finishing touches on dinner
The kids waiting for dinner to begin
The kids putting on the Nativity
The ladies with kids singing "Picture a Christmas"
The married men doing their chimes......They were pretty good!!
Brayden loved walking around with the shepherd's crook. But watch out, he attacked a few people
Aaron's Dad is 1/2 German so it's tradition to sing German Christmas songs. One of Aaron's good friends, Mitch, and an employee of Lin's joined us. He served his mission in Germany. Is Mitch the only one singing? They sang Silent Night and did a pretty good job.Watch out for that crook!
The grand-kids were once again front and center singing "Christmas Bells" They are so fun to watch!
Aaron's mom is so cute to buy everyone P.J.'s on the "Special Dinner". Here are all the men...Adam, Aaron, Taylor, Chase, Tim, Josh and Mitch in front.
And..........THE LADIES!Bonnie, Kara, Kris, Aubrey, Ashley and Brianne.
(I'm the ONLY sister-in-law. Chase really needs to get with it)
They are all so sweet though, the only time I feel like an in-law is when it's family picture time:)
Brayden loves his hands in his pockets
Just my "Boys"
And our whole family. There sure is quite a few of us!
Madison put on a little program of her own towards the end of the night. She sang"Jesus Once Was A Little Child"
Then played Silent NightShe is so good at performing. She doesn't get nervous at all. I hope she keeps up her confidence.
Madison then joined the group and sang with Ashley and Chloe while Brianne played
Ahhhhh, I loves a kisses!!!
Karen always gives out a bazillion presents!! Santa even leaves his bag in her basement. You can see Santa's bag by her feet. So Cute!!
After things settled down a bit we busted out Guitar Hero. It was great!! Except I think Brayd might be angry at Ry. That would be weird
I think we wore Ry right out!! Well, Grandma did.
Brayd's not so tired though. He's ready to brush his teeth. That's a good boy Brayd, Good Boy!
The "Special Dinner" was great. I am so glad that Aaron's parents go through all the fuss-Lin of course funding it all and Karen doing the foot work. It is so nice to go up there and feel so loved! I just love them and am so thankful I married in to such a WONDERFUL family!
Now.............We are off to home to celebrate there!!
Madison will read....
Porter will stare.....
Ry will eat his hand and watch Dora......
And Brayd? He'll say CHEESE!!!!
Karen always gives out a bazillion presents!! Santa even leaves his bag in her basement. You can see Santa's bag by her feet. So Cute!!
After things settled down a bit we busted out Guitar Hero. It was great!! Except I think Brayd might be angry at Ry. That would be weird
I think we wore Ry right out!! Well, Grandma did.
Brayd's not so tired though. He's ready to brush his teeth. That's a good boy Brayd, Good Boy!The "Special Dinner" was great. I am so glad that Aaron's parents go through all the fuss-Lin of course funding it all and Karen doing the foot work. It is so nice to go up there and feel so loved! I just love them and am so thankful I married in to such a WONDERFUL family!
Now.............We are off to home to celebrate there!!
Madison will read....
Porter will stare.....
Ry will eat his hand and watch Dora......
And Brayd? He'll say CHEESE!!!!
