Santa definitely made his stop at our house. Daddy read the letter he left for the boys.
Daddy fixed the boys up with their OWN cowboy hats! They really are cute. His cowboy ways are rubbing off on them. Mommy doesn't mind...unless it's time to wear their normal clothes for something!
Chayce is really into trains (much more than Peyt ever was). He got a few train toys and hasn't had them out of his sight since!
This was the year of the Power Wheels Jeep from Santa. The boys didn't get a whole lot because of this gift! They love it and beg to ride it everyday. Well worth it!
It was nice to go to church on Sunday and take some time to sit and reflect on the birth and life of the Savior. It also made for a nicer looking picture in front of the tree with our Sunday best on.
Papa and Grammy came to church with us after stopping by to see all the fun presents!
After church we made our way over to Grammy and Papas for breakfast and more gift opening. My boys are in LOVE with their new baby cousin Jersey. Watching them with her made me so excited for their little sister to come. They will be so sweet to her!
Chayce got this fun Shake and Go race track with cars from them. It's a fun toy and he loves it!
Peyt was surprised with this awesome new bike/car toy to play with outside. He can't wait to build it and drive all over. They also got hooked up with lots of fun things in their stockings from Grammy and Papa.
The Erk siblings. I love this family so much and feel so blessed to be a part of them. Wayne and Pam were extremely generous to all of us and gave us money for this upcoming year...it will be so helpful to us and we are so grateful. Pam also had our name crocheted and framed and we received the Christmas Jar book and a jar to start the tradition in our home. We've done it one year and it was a great experience...definitely a tradition we need to start.
These two can always been seen in this position at some point in the family parties...between a hug and a tackle :)
Baby girl was also spoiled on Christmas. Here's her darling pettiskirt Grammy found for her. We took home a few boxes of clothes and a bag of girl toys as well. She's pretty set!
Lisa gave me the idea to make them a family tree for Christmas. I found pictures of their parents and both sets of grandparents. I like how it turned out and I think they did too! Thank you Wayne and Pam for another memorable Christmas. You are always too kind and we love you!
Christmas night was spent at the Neigers. They waited to open presents with all of us this year which was really fun!
This was the highlight...new cowboy boots...and blue even! His had definitely seen a better day and are now worn around the house (and sometimes out...) by Chayce.
Aunt Chels went in on the boots with us and he LOVES them and LOVES her. She is so great with my kids and spends so much time and attention on them. We love her so much and are so grateful for our relationship with her. I didn't take a pic but she got Chayce a few more trains which he loves and the CUTEST peacoat for baby girl. She has spent WAY too much on her but we appreciate all she's done for us! I also got a gap gift card from her (my favorite!) and McKay got a nice shirt from Banana! Thanks Chels!
Uncle Jack also loves these boys and is a great uncle to them. Can't wait to add another aunt this next year! Rach was with her family most of the night but we got to see her at the very end. Thanks for the pirate dress ups, book and date night out for McKay and I. Nothing better than that! We love you Jack and can't wait for your wedding in June!
These two are some of the greatest people I know for obvious reasons! I love my parents and appreciate all they do for me and our family. My kids continue to receive so many wonderful opportunities to experience life and the world from Grandma adventures. They do so much and I will forever be indebted to them for their love and support. This was the fun pirate ship they got...and they love it! Thanks for all your generosity to the boys!
And here they are with their Cars 2 costumes...also from Grandma and Grandpa. They left them on all night and love them!
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are so busy but I wouldn't want it any other way because of who we get to spend it with. What a blessing to have everyone close and be with them!
Mom (and Santa) forgot to check that the Jeep battery needed 18 hours to charge before it could be used. So the boys had to wait until Monday to take it for a test drive. Well worth the wait!
Another wonderful Christmas come and gone...bring on 2012!
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