Christmas 2012

I can't believe Christmas is over. It seems like I prepare for that day for months and all of the sudden it is over. How does life go by so fast. Here are some fun memories of the event. 

We made Giant Gingerbread Men from Costco. I was too late in buying the pre-made houses, so we bought the cookies. It actually worked out much better. We eliminated the need to try to get a house to stand and just focused on the decorating. 

Even Kole enjoyed it. I gave him the bag of icing and he went to town. :)

They ate a lot of it too.

Paiton's finished project.

Kole's finished project - I love it!

Saige's finished project.

We also attended the annual Christmas party at my Mom's. This is a much anticipated event and my mom does a fabulous job. Tons of food, games, and a special guest to make all of the kids happy.

The cousins playing Headbands.

Kole wasn't so sure about Santa. He wanted the present he had but didn't want to sit on his lap.

Saige is at the perfect age. She was completely amazed at Santa. She was so excited and followed him out to see his reindeer.

Paiton telling Santa her list.

My awesome Mom and Bryce taking their turn on Santa.

Christmas before the chaos hit. Notice Rory's beer can in the middle of the picture. Oops! :) Santa must of had a few.

He ate all of his cookies and milk and the reindeer ate their carrots.

Here they come!!!

Paiton asked for a whiteboard and there it is.

Kole asked for Lighting McQueen. He wasn't very happy in this picture because it was still in the box.

Saige asked for an American Girl Doll. 

And some new boots!

Paiton's favorite present. Real cowgirl boots with pointed toes and a heel. Who knew?

The aftermath!!

Kole "fixing" his Lighting McQueen. He went and got the screwdriver and started to work to get it running. Funny!

Overall it was another wonderful Christmas. We had a ton of fun and so happy we could give our kids everything they wanted. Merry Christmas.