Dec 29, 2008

Family Christmas Party

Every year we have a big family Christmas party the Monday night before Christmas for Family Home Evening. All the kids participate in playing our the nativity while Grandpa reads it out of Luke.
Miracle was a cute little angel and Evalynne was Baby Jesus. Mckenzi played Mary and Tanner was one of the wise men (or as the kids put it...one of the "Wise Guys").Summer lead the music...when she wasn't goofing around with Hannah. We all sing a bunch of Christmas carols then all the cousins have an ornament exchange. It's fun for them to get a different ornament each year to add to their collection.
Then we get a visit from a very special visitor that has been a big part of our family for many, many years clear back when McKenzi was a baby...Santa. McKenzi has had such a bond with him her whole life. She thought it was the most sonderful thing in the whole world because Santa was in her ward and she got to see him every week at church! Even now that she realizes he is one of Santa's special helpers, their bond remains strong. We sure love Santa Don!

Everyone waits their turn and Santa takes the time to visit with each child.
McKenzi & one of her best friends in the whole world!

1 comment:

Autumn said...

That's funny about Mugsy! Hey could you email me the pictures that you took of our kids, please. Thank you!

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Look out world...here he comes!

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Tanner's B-day party
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Cali, Jeremiah, & Miracle

Cali, Jeremiah, & Miracle
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Bob & Miracle

Bob & Miracle
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Debbie & Miracle

Debbie & Miracle
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Summer & Miracle

Summer & Miracle
Summer is sooooo excited to be an Aunt!!!

Tanner & Miracle

Tanner & Miracle
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McKenzi & Miracle

McKenzi & Miracle
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Bob & Debbie, Forrest & Heather, Angie & Dan

Just sippin' our virgin Pina Coladas

What would a cruise be without a little golf on the top of the ship?!

Horseback riding in the ocean was a blast!