Monday, December 28, 2009

Christmas is Finally HERE!!

Christmas Eve is always a special night because Santa and Mrs. Claus come for a quick visit to deliver a package for each of the cousins.  This kids waited so patiently for their turn on Santa's Lap. 


Gini got a Fancy Nancy Doll and The Posh Puppy.

Trey got a Handy Manny Fixit Motorcycle.

Nina got Bop It

Great Grandma got to visit with Santa and Mrs Claus too!

Don't they all look so sweet! 
Just when the night was winding down Uncle Chris turn on some dancing music and the lazer lights and the cousins that were still there danced till way past there bedtime.

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Visiting with Santa


 We have another family Christmas tradition. We take one day to head downtown for a trolley ride and visit with Santa. This year it was very cold. We braved the weather and rode the trolley. While waiting in line to visit Santa we had some cookies and hot chocolate to keep us warm.  We delivered their Chrismtas lists so Santa would be sure to bring what they wanted.  If you ask Trey what he told Santa he wanted for Christmas he will reply "I got a sucker!"







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Creches and Carols



Each year a Stake Center hosts Christmas Creches and Carols Exhibit.  They have over 500 Creches from around the world.  It is an amazing CHRISTmas experience.  We have had the opportunity to go twice now and we would need to go hundreds more to really see all the nativities they have on display.  This year our family dressed up as a live Nativity.  We had a wonderful time and welcome all to join us next year!!

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Christmas Photo Shoot






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Santa Claus is Coming to Town...

Every year the day after Thanksgiving we go downtown to the Santa Claus Parade.  We meet up with all our cousins and watch together.  We always have a great time.  Here are some photos from this years parade.

Trey patiently waiting for the parade to start.

Trey Boy, Cousin Maddy and Gini

Gini and Cousin Ella

This year Nina marched with some friends and dressed in an Elf costume.  Big shout out to Maw Maw, Mi Mi and Mommy  for some quick sewing work.


Audrey, Theo, Ella, Trey, Gini, Maddy, Drew


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