December 2009

December has flown by. We have gotten to see Kyleigh and Kelsey several times. We went to New Plymouth for Kyleigh’s play (might have been Nov.) and Kelsey’s Choir. Both were great to go watch. The kids were lucky both times and didn’t have school the next day. They have also come to Kuna several times for Madison Basketball game, Greta Soccer game (Nov.?), to bring a BEAUTIFUL Christmas dress for Ava and the holidays. We also got to watch Kelsey play Volleyball this fall which we really enjoyed.

The kids and us went and watched Christmas lights. Once we went without Dad and Jaxon, with Uncle Matt’s family. The other time we all went. There were some awesome lights set to music and then one house that lit up the whole neighborhood. It was fun to go together and see all the big displays.

Christmas was great! We made candy and took it to the kid’s teachers and our friends. The kids made hot pads for their grandparents and teachers with my help. They loved being able to use the sewing machine. As a family we made sugar cookies for Santa and put out oats and carrots for the reindeer. Christmas Eve we watched a video about Jesus and hurried to bed. (Well the kids did) Paul and I didn’t get to bed till later. Christmas morning was fun and Grandma & Grandpa Ingram came over to watch us open presents. Everyone got what they asked Santa for Wil- Gumball machine, Greta – Ice Cream Maker, Jaxon- Remote Control Car, Madison – Snuggie, and Ava – Clothes. The whole family got a Wii for Christmas from mom and dad. We have had a lot of fun playing it. This year we had a home store for the kids to shop in for each other and their cousins. I found good items that they could earn play money to buy for each other. We set the store up in Paul’s office and the kids loved it. Then they gave all their presents to each other and cousins on Christmas. Madison bought me a really nice glass “mom” this year that I just love. (She went to the mall and spent her own money on it). Then I took the kids to the store to buy for Dad: Wil – gloves, Madison – pistachios, Greta- sunflower seed, and Jaxon – mountain dew. Dad took the kids to the store to buy for me: Wil – stayed home and spent time with me, Madison – a candle, Jaxon – a clock for the wall, and Greta – comfy slippers. It was a great Christmas.

Christmas Day the Millers and Packers came to celebrate with us and have dinner. It was a lot of fun. We played a guessing game they bought the kids, Pictionary, and made some bracelets. The day after Christmas we went to the Ingram Christmas and enjoyed spending time together and opening/giving presents. We took the Wii and laughed watching Uncle Josh and Uncle Matt ski on the wii board with their butts sticking out.