Four Christmases

I can't believe that Christmas is over! We had a wonderful holiday and got to spend it with all of our family. We literally had four Christmases! It was exhausting, but a lot of fun. Christmas #1 was spent at Mitch's Dad's house in Shelley on Christmas Eve. This was Kelli's first experience opening presents and she loved it!

She thought all of her presents tasted yummy!

Michael had a blast opening presents.He couldn't get enough and was helping everyone open their gifts too.

Christmas #2 was spent at our own home Christmas morning, and I forgot to take pictures!! I did have the video camera on though. Mitch and I were so excited that we woke the kids up at 6:00 am to open presents. (We had to start early because he had to be at Mitch's Mom's at 8:00 am). Again, Kelli ate all of her presents and Michael couldn't get them opened fast enough.

Christmas #3 was spent at Mitch's Mom's house in Rigby Christmas morning. We started with a wonderful breakfast and then opened presents. Michael was so excited to dig in.

Kelli cared more about the paper.

Christmas #4 was spent at my Mom and Dad's in Blackfoot Christmas day afternoon. Michael was a definite pro by the time we got there. Kelli was so exhausted by this time, that she slept through all of the gift opening, but Michael was more than willing to open her gifts for her.

Michael with his cousin Brooklyn hiding in all of the wrapping paper.

We had a GREAT Christmas and we are so glad we got to spend it with our wonderful families. The kids got spoiled rotten and they loved every minute of it. I think Christmas is a lot more fun as a parent watching the excitement on your children's faces and hearing the squeals of delight as they open their gifts. I am so grateful for our Savior, Jesus Christ, the real reason for the season, and for the wonderful GIFT that He gave to us.

Michael and Kelli each got new church clothes for Christmas and I have to say that I have the most handsome/beautiful children in the world.