Christmas

The kids were so excited on Christmas Eve! They were on their best behavior to insure a visit from the big guy.

We love going to Grandma and Grandpa Rice's every year for Christmas Eve.

The talent show was fun with some serious talents and some funny talents (thanks to the aunts and uncles).

I love ending the evening with the Nativity because the birth of our Savior is the pinnacle of everything wonderful about the season.

After the traditional opening of the Christmas PJs the kids were anxious to get in bed so Santa could come. However, falling asleep was another story- they were up talking and giggling for quite a while. Finally, we had to resort to threats about Santa skipping our house because kids were still awake.

Fortunately Santa did not miss our house and the kids loved opening all their gifts.

Kempton was more interested in chewing on toys then playing with them. His first top tooth finally broke through.

We made it to Logan in time for brunch and more presents. Lance and I enjoyed sporting our new gloves.

Christmas dinner at the Needham's with my mom's family has been a tradition since I was a little girl. It is crazy to reflect back and now I am there with my children. It was a very nice Christmas.