The kids slept until 7:30!!!! We were in shock! And so grateful! They had to sit upstairs for a few minutes while Daddy got the camera on! Cute little morning faces!!!
looking at their treasures-
Gracie and Na Na were just happy to be there!
Gracie had lots of help with most of her gifts!
Aubs and her doll got matching ones! So good to see her feeling a little better!
G and G gave Gracie some pink boots! She would not take them off! She loves them and we almost had to let her sleep in 'em!
Kel dropping off a cute note to Santa!
Christmas is about traditions and that is one of the many things I love about it! We had Christmas Eve on the 23rd with my fam-- One of the things we do every year is the grand kids put together humanitarian kits -- They have gotten quite good at it and look forward to it so much!
Another tradition is pretzel salad! It's on that my Mom made every year and now I do! We love it!
Swiss Cheese fondue is what we eat every year on Christmas Eve for as long as I can remember! My Mom lived in Germany while my Dad was on his mission and she picked it up there as a tradidtion and we've continued ever since!
The cousin gift exchange!
For FHE we were able to go the Care Center where my Dad serves in the presidency and do a FHE with cousins -- the kids shared piano, singing and stories and we all loved spending time with the cute people there!
Every year at the Patterson/Lundgreen Family Christmas party we have the kids take part in the nativity -- It was so cute and so neat to see them all take part in it! Here is one of the cute shepheards!
Mary
The narrarator!
Carter and Grandma O.
Gracie watched upstairs while Daddy took the video
Family
Two wise guys!
Cinemetographers!
Then we had a talent show -- Ry and Kel played a duet, Ry and I played and sang, Aubs sang a song, and Carter sang drummer boy -- We heard from other cousins and aunts and uncles -- So fun!
Wonder and Awe!
Carter had such a cute program for Christmas and was such a great little singer!
Drummer Boy is his FAVORITE song!
I have been scanning pictures for my Dad for the past few months so that we can have them all together on CD -- This one I found of my dad as a young boy! I LOVE IT!!! Especially at this time of year!
Went on one of the last warm nights to see the lights! One of my Favorite things at Christmas! It was the perfect night to see them and so warm!!!
Still cold enough though to enjoy hot cocoa!
The whole fam!
We met Ry from work and had a little pizza beforehand! The kids loved it!
We had a fun ward Christmas party -- Yummy food and entertainment! Ry and I were able to sing together in a quartet and loved the chance to sing together again! Santa came and the kids LOVED that of course! It was a really fun night!
For Christmas I did a little cousin photo shoot for Grandma! We suprised her on Christmas with a portrait of (most) her grandkids all together! When we visit AZ again we hope to add the rest! The kids were so much fun!
R and J
best buds!
Ready for Santa!
HAD ENOUGH!
The girls are both taking piano from a great teacher and friend just up the street! They have loved it so much and are doing so well! They had their Christmas recital and both were amazing! Mikelle played a duet with her Dad and Aubs did with her teacher! It was a great day!
Had a little India reunion that we do every year with our great buddies (Ry's old companions and families) We make Indian food and just have a great time together! It was a great feast!
Look at all those kids!!!
and their daddies!
So on Saturday the 27th -- This is what we woke up to! The morning of the good old BYU-UT game! The anniversary of our first date! A day in which Ry and I enjoying razzing each other about who will win the big game! Well, I did a little bit of razzing the week before to a few UTE fams in the neighborhood -- So...I guess I did deserve this warm, welcome site!
They went to great lengths to cover every square inch! Love the Bieber poster!!!
Had a great tiem watching the game with our friends the Petersons! They are a "divided" couple too! We all enjoyed the chips!
Happy 12 year dating anniversary hon! And, oh ya, Good game!
