Saturday Kassidy and Payson had fun playing dishes with the kitchen that Santa brought.
I looked outside and saw this man bonding going on. It was fun to watch. I was so excited to see this happening, because this means that we can pass off something in Parkers Scout book. Yipee! Erick showed the boys how to fix a flat bike tire.
We went tubeing with Brian & his family the day after Christmas. There was plenty of snow, and we were ready to get out of the house, and what better people to go with FAMILY!
Here is Colten Parker and Chandler getting warm by the gas heater. Ginger brought Hot Chocolate and I brought some warm Stew and rolls. 
Here is Chandler. He was in heaven.
Erick built a sled a few years back, it has been the best and most fun thing that you can ride down the hill. FAST! Brooklyn just loved to ride down the hill. She would lay down on the sled and "hold on tight" while Erick pulled her up the hill to ride down. Kassidy had fun riding down, but not walking back up. She was really pooped when we headed home.
Brooklyn looked like a blue marshmallow walking around. She finally got cold and complained that her feet were cold. Payson didn't feel very well so he sat in the warm car and watched movies and napped. What a fun day!
Brooklyn was old enough this year to have fun with for christmas. Mom had a great time buying all the dollies and dishes and girly stuff.
Chandler gets soooo excited when its HIS turn to open a gift. We take turns opening gifts so we can see what everyone gets. So they open the gift and then we get to play with it for a few minutes and then we move on to the next. It makes the magic last a little longer.
Kassidy was such a good helper. She would help Brooklyn open her presents. She was so patient.
Dad looks like he could have stayed in bed a little longer. Parker and Payson were the alarm clocks this year. 6:00 is a great time to start opening gifts!
1. First snowfall of 2009
Kassidy couldn't keep her eyes open. The reflection of the snow was so bright. She just kept sneezing.
Payson watched Parker and Chandler make a snow angel, and so he decided to try it!
Everyone having a snow ball to eat
Brooklyns first taste of fresh snow! She usually eats what comes off your shoes inside! YUCK!
This is the first big snow storm we had. The kids couldn't wait to go build a snowman. We had a two hour delay that day and the whole two extra hours they played outside. Brooklyn and I stayed inside where it was nice and toasty!
This is our annual family Christmas dinner. We get all dressed up, eat a candle lit dinner on my nice china and have a really good time. We have this dinner a week or two before Christmas usually on a Family Home Evening night. The kids really look forward to it every year. Hope we can keep up the tradition!
