Christmas Eve

We just got back from a wonderful
Christmas Eve at Mimi and Papa's.
It was so great being
together with Mimi, Papa,
Neana, Rick,
T, Rhett,
and a surprise visitor......
Santa!
First, after braving true winter roads,
we enjoyed a delicious dinner of
ham, potates, Mimi's famous orange rolls,
wassil, rosettes, T's wonderful Rocky Road fudge,
and Neana's delicious divinity.
We then enjoyed an outstanding
performance of the Nativity Story by
Neana, Rick, and the boys - narrated by Papa.
T and Nan entertained the crowd
with the stunning duet Sleigh Bells.
After which everyone sang
Jingle Bells so loud that
Santa Claus had to stop by for a quick visit!
Since the boys had been
so good this year he gave E Uno Spin,
Alex Ants in the Pants,
Drew Cootie,
and Peyton Lucky Ducks.




The boys are now nestled all snug in their beds
under super soft animal blankets.
(Peyton has figured out
the tiger blanket is not real
and insisted on only
sleeping with his new
"soft blanket.")

My Lifesaver!

Can I just tell you how wonderful E is....
Tonight I needed to give
Peyton a bath.
E volunteered to watch him.
Not only did he watch him, but
also play with him.
When I came to check on them
I told E I had lots of laundry to fold.
E replied,
"Can I fold the laundry?"
Well, I certainly couldn't turn
down an offer like that.

E proceeded to fold and put away two loads of laundry!

Then when it was time for family prayer
he managed to get all his brothers
standing at attention for a picture.

I am so grateful for E!
He is the greatest!!
I love this boy!

It Snowed!

Yesterday was the first "real" snow of the season. Drew woke up thrilled that it snowed, so that it could finally be Christmas. From the minute Peyton woke up he wanted to "play outside." Off to the store to get Peyton some snow pants and Drew some gloves. The minute we got home the three raced outside and played for over 1 1/2 hours!

This cutie would have played outside all day if we let him!


Working on some snowballs!


Making a snow angel....


More snow angels.

While E missed out on the snow fun
he was busy having a blast at basketball camp.
He came home, cleaned up,
and headed to Jump on It
with some friends!

What a fun Saturday!