Christmas 2010

Tess in her Christmas dress-- thanks Grandma Chrissy!

Waiting to see what Santa brought!

A bow and arrow

Tess got what Randy has termed "the cadillac of saucers"

The loot!

Christmas Eve-- Minute to Win It-- Chase playing Face the Gingerbread Man

Kelli playing the same game!

Ethen-- stacking the cups

Randy-- the same game!

Brian playing Penny Hose-- quite funny!

Mom playing the balloon game.

My sisters and me

My cousins Tim and Tate got to join the fun.

Tess in her first ever Christmas jammies

The whole gang in their jammies.

Tessa opening her first ever Christmas present!

Posing for Christmas pictures-- so excited for the night to begin!

Our cute little family on Tessa's first Christmas!

This year was another great Christmas. We celebrated Christmas our favorite way-- surrounded by our families! We have the best families and LOVE every chance we get to be together! We are so blessed to have all that we have. Merry Christmas everyone!

Merry Christmas Photos

So this year I had the bright idea to try to take pictures myself to save money. Upon doing this I realized this was a flawed idea because I didn't take into account that a five month old may not go for this idea. So half way through I gave up and went to the mall and did the cheesy mall photos. I wish I would have just planned on a professional and scheduled to do it with some of those amazing pictures my friends and family have-- alas there is always next year-- however, I will say that I found a few that turned out cute-- and what is life without a few cheesy mall picts-- right?

Happy Birthday E

Happy Birthday E! I can't believe it has been 15 years since I was missing my little nephew being born in order to take my first college finals at USU. I was sooooo sad and knew I was missing out on a precious moment. But I must say it has been fun watching you grow up. You have always had such a soft heart and have always been a great brother, cousin, son and especially nephew! We love you and am so proud to share my half birthday with your real birthday! You are one of a kind!!!
(PS I didn't have a picture of him golfing-- another one of his many sports tht he is pretty good at!)

On another note-- Chase and I took a carriage ride around the neighborhood! Our neighbors thought it a great idea to share a fun little party, with hot chocolate and donuts and carriage rides. Everyone brought canned food to donate as well as any coats they could donate as well. It was a great idea! A fun way to share neighborhood cheer!