It is funny to me how my kids will say there is no Santa until right up before Christmas. Then it is important for them to declare their belief, just on the outside chance that it will impact their bounty on Christmas morning. Alan and I thought we were having a small Christmas this year. We really didn't spend a whole lot, but we went a little nuts in the Dollartree store for stocking stuffers. They have great stuff, and it is only 1$! Sarah really loved this little fairy statue we got her. She is really into fairies lately.
All of the kids got what they asked for and it was nice to be able to oblige them. This was the first year I didn't have everything done by Thanksgiving. Life was too hectic this year and funds trickled in for Christmas rather than having a fund to use.
Jacob has rediscovered his Lego collection this year and wanted Lego Star Wars sets for Christmas. I was so excited when I found this Lego Star Wars Encyclopedia on one of Sarah's book order forms. Of course I had to get it! He was thrilled. Now his list has gotten much longer for with the sets he wants to acquire.
Sarah wanted Wii games for Christmas so between Grandma and Grandpa and Santa, we all obliged her wish. She wanted Mario Cart specifically and was ecstatic to find there were more games in her stocking. Daniel asked for the Transformers set of bad guys. I don't know what they are called but he was thrilled to have them. Christmas day consisted of playing all of the new Wii games and eating. It was a good day. I didn't even make Christmas dinner. We had so much food from Christmas Eve we didn't need anymore. It was weird not sitting down to a big formal dinner, but I don't think anyone minded.
These pictures are out of order a bit but that is ok. Jacob went on a camp out a few days after Christmas to the Hot Springs just north of us. They camped in tents and swam in the hot springs. He came home with wet, frozen towels and clothes. He couldn't wait to get into a hot shower and then went to bed. He said he shivered all night. He forgot to pull the blanket and extra clothes out of his pack when he went to bed. Maybe he'll remember to do that next year!
Alan and I took Daniel and Sarah sledding while Jacob was gone. We had just gotten some fresh snow so it was good sledding. The hill was packed and Daniel was more interested in trying out his snowboarding skills on the sled than sitting down. I think the whole town turned out to sled. It was so fun! This is the part of living in a small town that I love.
Sarah kept trying to hit the little jump at the bottom. It was so fun to watch the kids ripping down the hill.
Daniel is doing his best to stay on the sled!
Jacob's snow bound camping crew. They look happy now! May I just say that it got down into the single digits at night. I have never been so happy not to be a boy scout!
When Grandma and Grandpa came they treated us to ice skating in Salt Lake City. This rink was part of the attractions created for the Olympics. I forgot my camera so all we had to use was my crappy phone camera. These are the pictures I was able to salvage and clean up.
It was so cold that night. We had some really cold days in December. We were happy to take off the skates and head home.
Thanks Grandma and Grandpa! We had a blast!
Cutie pie Sarah had a great time. I skated with her as long as I could. Those rental skates just kill my feet!
Action shot! Daniel and Jacob look like they are really moving!
Daniel and Jacob taking a breather. Jacob is the big blurry guy standing next to Daniel.
We were sad to see Grandma and Grandpa leave. We had a wonderful time with them and enjoyed spending Christmas Eve with Nick and Andrea and their kids. It is always fun to get together with family. We also went and visited with Bob and Mary and listened to some great family stories. The kids always love going over there to play in their basement.
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