Christmas 2010

I am so excited to blog about Christmas. Christmas was so much fun for our family. Each year when I love to put presents under the tree....however I do not like it when the kids start comparing that this kid has a bigger present or this kid has more presents. So the last couple years I have put different names, secret names on the presents. This year we had presents for Buddy the Elf, Clarrisse, Cindy Lou Who, Kevin McCallister, Rudolph, Papa Elf, Jovi, and Frosty the Snowman. It is always fun to have them try to figure out who is who before Christmas.

This year we decided since we had some extra space in our bonus room that we would have Christmas morning upstairs. It was the BEST idea ever. We had so much room for opening presents. We had all the presents upstairs and then when it was time for breakfast and lunch we just went down to the kitchen and it was nice and clean.

we sat in a circle and each opened one present.

It took a long time but it was fun to see what everyone got.Russell got some matte (a drink he used to drink in Argentina on his mission)

Breakfast with both sets of Grandparents is always a treat on Christmas morning.

We also love to show off our new toys.

Rocking out with Breanna's Paper Jam :)

Then later in the day...Christmas with the Taylor cousins

Russell sipping on his matte

We had a wonderful Christmas holiday. We were able to remind our children about giving and especially about our Savior, Jesus Christ....the reason we celebrate Christmas.

We love our family and friends and are grateful for all we have.