The bubble machine that we got was the biggest hit of the day for the kids.
Here is the handsome couple in front of the tree. The kids had a lot of fun with Mark and Jami.
We had one of the most memorable Christmas's that I can ever remember. I can't post about the exciting thing that we did as a family because there is a chance that someday someone might read my blog and realize what took place on Christmas Eve, but for those involved, they know that it was pretty awesome, and also pretty humorous.
However, I would like to post all about Christmas day and what we did. We woke up around 8:00 and made breakfast. Mark and my mom made some great food. After we ate, we were anxious for Alli to start opening presents. Also, John was anxious for me to open the things that he got for me. I got some incredible things and am really grateful to him for his thoughtfulness. He is a great dad and had fun watching Alli with her presents, especially her bubble blower. They are the best and they are only 2 or 3 dollars at Jimboree.....They use it at her gymnastics class and she goes crazy for it, so we got her one. I would highly recommend it for kids.
We all got some awesome gifts and feel really blessed. After the gifts, we got ready to have our traditional Christmas lunch. We had our 2 grandpa's come over and it was fun to see them. My Uncle Boyd also came to the party, and Mike's family also came over for lunch.
We then hung out for a while and then got ready to go to the movie while my mom watched the 2 kids. My dad and I went to Blindside and John went to Sherlock Holmes. I felt like the movies was awesome and I loved the story. I really feel like you can make a big difference in someone's life if you care and you step up and try to do something to help.
We came back and watched Home Alone, one of my all time favorite movies, and now everyone is asleep but me, I am just sitting by the tree thinking about the awesome day.
I love Christmas and feel like this time of the year is amazing. I love celebrating the birth of our Savior and thinking of him and in turn, thinking of others. It is incredible how much joy that you can have this time of year.
We are truly blessed and are looking forward to a new year.
Merry Christmas to everyone and enjoy this time with your families.
P.S. Tanner had a few little falls this week and that is why his face looks kind of bruised on his eye and chin. I guess it really gives him character.























