Christmas was so fun, as usual. The kids had their programs at school. We had to divide and conquer because Kiersten's program and Witnee and Trevyn's program were at the same time. They all did very good. Kiersten makes me cry every year when she sings and does the sign language to Silent Night. It is so precious. We did something special this year. My mother's great Aunt Lapriel and Uncle Eugene just went to an assisted living center. We all went and did a little program for them. Kiersten did her sign langauge there and made everyone cry their also. It was a great opportunity for the kids to serve someone else. They were really cute after their performance handing out goodies to all the people there. I couldn't find Kiersten, and she was in talking with a little older women in her room. This started the Christmas week off on a good note. We then went swimming with our cousins at the Legacy Center in lehi. It was really fun until someone's kid pooped in the pool (seriously people put the plastic things over your kids' diapers). My cousins moved here also this year and so we were all invited over for lunch and games early on Christmas Eve. It was SO much fun. We all got a great laugh playing games. Then, we always do the christmas nativity at my parents house on Christmas Eve too and let the kids act it out. They are getting older and can read their lines and sit still better. Kiersten REALLY wanted to be Mary this year. She was cute. Her and her cousin were Mary and Joseph. We all participate in one way or another. We do the nativity, sing songs, read a Christmas story (the teacher coming out in Grandpa), and open presents from my parents. It is such a fun night. Then on Christmas day we all stay home and relax. This year my parents came around to all the kids' homes for a while. I love having a really relaxing Christmas Day. This year I made ham, potatoes, candied yams, and homemade apple pie for Christmas dinner. It was nice, tasted good, but tiring. My sister and her kids surprised us and came on Sunday, after Christmas. We've been playing all week with them (pics to come). We just got done sledding for 6 hours. It was a blast. The weather was perfect. There was like 30 of us. We built a fire, roasted hot dogs, marshmellows and made smores, had hot cocoa, and did some serious sledding. I have to say that I think everyone had some pretty funny crashes. The kids did awesome, never complained about being cold, and had tons of fun. I personally LOVE sledding and my family was the last one off the hill. What a fun time of year to be with family. This break is really making me not want to go back to work in 4 days, but who's counting right? We've been sleeping in until like 10 am every day. Crazy I know! I call it lucky:)
Santa did good. The kids got their wish lists. Witnee got a new bike, an ipod, and fake nails. Kiersten got "her" barbie, an ipod, art stuff, and a Tinkerbelle doll. Trevyn got his rapid fire dart gun. (By the way, we have enough dart guns for an army, but he really needed the "new" one. I told him this is the last year Santa would be bringing dart guns. We seriously have like 10 or so. Darts are everywhere.) He is also obsessed with sports, particularly the Steelers. He got a Steelers jersey, hat, and blanket. Trev also got a watch, and has been making sure we all know what time it is. Funny kid. Me and Erik got a Wii Fit, which has been fun. I also got running attire. YES, I've been running in the snow and really like it. Here's to more running!
On a side note, Erik finished his finals, and did very well. 1 semester down, 2 1/2 more years to go. It is flying by. Before we know it, he will be done. He loves what he is studying (Criminal Profiling and Forensic Science). He will have his bachelor's done in 2 1/2 years. Then on to get his Doctorate of Psychology. Fun, Fun!
Merry Christmas Everyone. I will post more pics when I get them.
