Christmas re-cap

The rest of December has just FLOWN by! We had a fabulous visit from Gramma and Big A the weekend before Christmas. I think the kids wore them out! Papa probably hasn't played blocks that much since HE was a kid. They came to church with us on Sunday and we all enjoyed the Christmas program. The primary kids sang, and Mylie did such a good job!

The week before Christmas was a busy one. I was finishing up grades/end of the semester stuff. Mylie got to go to the Rockettes with Grandma and Grandpa Breach and had a fabulous time!! Grandma and Grandpa Breach came over on Christmas Eve afternoon for lunch and we had a lovely afternoon together.

The kids were so excited and hyper on Christmas Eve! Mylie kept asking if it was bedtime (starting at about 9 am) because she couldn't wait for Santa to come! We had a nice Christmas Eve night reading the Christmas Story, watching A Christmas Story, and writing letters to Santa. Daddy slept in Blake's room, to make sure he didn't escape in the night.

The kids must have stayed on the nice list, because they woke up to this on Christmas morning.

Christmas Day was so nice. Mylie was so excited that Santa brought her a pillow pet, a spin brush and some silly bands. Those were her big requests. Santa also brought her a new doll and princess barbies! Blake asked Santa for a truck and he got lots of trucks!! Santa also brought him a remote control car (which has provided hours of fun for all of us!) and a pillow pet. Jeff and I both stayed on the good list too. We all had a fun day just hanging out and playing with our new toys.

On Monday, the kids and I decided to take an impromptu trip to Idaho Falls for a few days. We had a great time, played with cousins, saw the Great Grandpas, rode the 4-wheeler (well I didn't - too cold, but the kids did!) We had an icky drive back on Thursday, but made it eventually and are glad to be home. It was a wonderful Christmas season. It seems to go quicker every year, but we definitely enjoy it!