Christmas 2009

It is amazing! After all the moving around we have done, Santa was still able to find us! The kids were so glad, I am sure. We had a wonderful Christmas. Kent's parents and brother Scott were there to celebrate with us. It was a great day. We relaxed, enjoyed spending time with our family, and the kids played with their new toys.

Santa brought Kent and I new running shoes for Christmas. We both needed them pretty badly. The only problem with them, is now we need to USE them. Kent thought that he made out pretty well because, much to my dismay, they are both the same size (13). He commented that he may use mine to run in occasionally. I don't know about that. How many women can share tennis shoes with their husband. I don't know if that is something to be proud of....

Camille got an American Girl doll named Chrissa. She was very excited. The doll has a hairnet on in the box, so you can't really tell, but it looks like Camille. I wrapped it on two boxes because I wanted it to be a surprise. It worked. She was excited.

Santa brought McCray a Nerf dart gun set. It has vests, safety glasses, and two guns so that you can play dart tag with a friend (or brother). He and uncle Scott got into it and played for a long time. I am sure with Uli here, they will get a lot of use out of it too.

Reed got a crane. He has really enjoyed playing with it and picking things up and moving them around with it. Somehow Santa didn't realize that it made noise. I think that it will be a downstairs crane!

Morgan got another baby for Christmas. This one is a doll that is a little older and talks. She also got a doll house that she has really been enjoying.

We had a wonderful Christmas. As great as it was to get some neat presents, it is even greater when we realize that we have been given the most wonderful gift of all- a Savior. I am so grateful that Jesus Christ came to this earth and made it possible for me to return to my Heavenly Father some day. That is a gift that I will never forget, and be forever grateful for.