Merry Christmas

I am taking a moment to sit and update our blog while the kidlets are sleeping. We had a wonderful Christmas with Kevin's family. With everyone in town there was a grand total of 30 people in the house - 15 being grandchildren under the age of 11.

On Christmas Eve we had our annual talent show and reading of the nativity. It was fun to watch the little ones participate in the nativity. Before going off to bed we were able to open our new pajames and the cousins exchanged gifts.

Elise in her Christmas outfit.



















Hunter dressed as a wise man, Kenyon as a shepherd



















Elise was an angel (wearing mommy's blessing dress)



















Eli and Elise in their Christmas pjs.



















all 15 cousins in their Christmas pjs.















Kenyon was the first to wake up. Kevin had to catch up with him before he went downstairs, but it didn't matter. Kenyon didn't even notice that Santa had come. He was only interested in having a gummy worm. When Kevin mentioned that Santa had come, he ran upstairs to wake Hunter. They were so excited to see all the presents and surprises.

Hunter was thrilled to get Jack Sparrow's Black Pearl Ship and Kenyon loved his castle. I was thrilled and surprised, (more like speechless) when I opened the Canon Rebel XTi from Kevin. I couldn't believe it but am thrilled to have such a great camera. I have taken more pictures in the last couple of days but I can't help it. It is so much fun. This year I bought Kevin a new set of skiis and boots. He is excited to go skiing again and do something he loves to do. Our big surprise from Santa was the Wii. The boys are loving it and getting better every time they play. Elise was thrilled with her new clothes and toys that she wore herself out.




























Such a happy moment.














The boys wearing their new touqes Grandpa Keith got them from Canada.
































After finishing our Christmas at home we headed over to Grandpa and Grandma Grange's. The boys were excited to open more presents. Elise was a happy girl when she finally woke up. She has the cutest smile these days. The boys spent the afternoon playing Grandpa's Wii and having a great time with their cousins.

Aunt Jenny with the newest additions - Elise and Elijah.







































Hunter playing the Wii



















Kenyon and Daddy having a moment.













Kevin having fun with the newest game at the Grange home - No Brainer.