We had such a great Christmas this year. We had lots of family time. We played games, did puzzles, knitted scarves, set up decorations, enjoyed Christmas Eve dinner and program with Andersons, and Christmas Breakfast with Morrills. I am so grateful to have cousins here. The kids enjoyed their presents from Santa, each other, Grandparents, and from Hans and I. They are spoiled, but grateful kids. We introduced Elf on the Shelf this year, which added even more excitement to the entire month. We baked 30 dozen cookies to take around to friends and neighbors, enjoyed the Creche exhibit and live nativity at the church, and had visits from Egberts for Kate's state gym meet, and from Melanie. The day after Christmas we packed up and drove to Utah. We spent a fun-filled week at the Conleys. The kids wanted to move in permanently. We went skiing at Brighton. Mia enjoyed skiing for the first time and especially had a great time riding the magic carpet ride with Eden. Justin figured out skiing for real this time and was very independent riding up the lift and coming down the bunny hill himself while I helped Mia. We also baked, went sledding, bowling, saw Les Miserables, and enjoyed New Years with Heaths. I loved every minute of being with family. I am grateful to be able to drive in one day to Utah. I didn't take any pictures of us in Utah...
Christmas Morning.
Katelyn's new hamster tubes.
Justin asked for model trains from Santa. He loves this toy.
Mia's only request from Santa was a doodle bear bunny. She loves her.
Ashley asked for an aquarium to grow live plants in. She loves botany and animals.
Justin showing off his finger flasher.
Mia and Waddles.
What we found on Christmas Morning!!
Ashley with her Friendship string from Grandma Egbert.
Hans bought Mia Perfection, which she is very excited about.
Katelyn has discovered her love of puzzles. I love them too. We fight over who is better at them (I am).
Justin and a remote controlled plane.
Christmas Eve day we opened one present each after a nice program.
Katelyn and Ashley helped me make brownies covered in melted andes mints for Christmas Eve dinner with Andersons.
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