Christmas Eve we went over to Jennie's parents for a great dinner, a little Christmas play, by the children, and a night of opening lots of little presents. Bill and Connie have boxes of little gadgets and toys that they wrap up and let the kids take turns picking and opening a present. Then they can trade each other for things that they want. It is a lot of fun and the kids love opening all the presents. It is an hour of straight chaos. The above picture is of all the kids in their costumes ready for their production.
Nolan as one of the Three Wise Men. He has some of the best facial expressions ever.
Maddux as one of the cows in the stable. This is Maddux's new smile. He use to have such a good smile and then went to the fake smile and now this one.
Payton as the other cow.
Here are the kids on Christmas morning right before all the fun. It was funny because we got home late from Jennie's parents the night before and told the kids that they couldn't come out of their room until 8:00 on Christmas morning. Well they were out right at 8:00 but had to wait until Payton woke up to open presents. Jennie told them they could go through their stockings while they waited. Well when Jennie and I came out into the living room they had all the presents separated into piles ready for opening. They were so excited about Christmas and wanted to make sure they were ready to go the second Payton woke up.
Payton with one of her favorite presents. A ladybug pillow pet from her Uncle Spencer.
Brooklyn is a Belieber and has the new shirt to prove it. Her favorite present was a digital camera / video camera. She now loves to take pictures and video different events throughout her day. She also got a paper jamz guitar, some bags with iron-on emblems, some shirts with a peace symbol, some new pajamas, a stop sign and some books and other small things.
Brooklyn and Maddux with their paper jamz guitars. We just need some drums and a lead singer and we could have a band.
Payton with her favorite present. She got a baby doll that moves and makes noises. She saw this thing in the store and loved it. We also got her another baby that plays peek-a-boo as you walk by. She got some new clothes, a couple of play food sets, some play kitchen stuff and her pillow pet.
Nolan with her Bat Cave. This was the one thing that he really wanted and loves playing with his figures. He also got some clothes, some action figures, a remote control car, a frog game, some spy stuff and some games and pieces for the Wii.
Here is Maddux with his favorite present; a Super Hero Squad Wii game. He also got some clothes, some other Wii stuff, a paper jamz guitar, a Justin Bieber board game (that is right he is a Belieber), some spy stuff, some CAVs shirts and some other toys and gadgets.
This was Payton's favorite gift from the night of presents at Jennie's parents house. I also have a picture of Jennie with the same umbrella hat on but she threatened me if I posted it. If anyone wants to see it I will send it to you. It can be our little secret.
For New Year's Eve we went over to Greg and Tacie's for a night of games and lots of food. I was surprised as all the kids made it to midnight. I think this is the first year that Maddux made it. He is one that once he is tired nothing can keep him awake. He has fell asleep during movies, basketball games and the Justin Bieber concert. We had a very fun and busy 2010 and look forward to more of the same in 2011. We want to thank everyone for everything and wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2011.
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