Erick and I got the kids a swingset for Christmas this year. We decided to put it up about a week before Christmas as we had to set in in concrete and let that cure for 3 days. Let me just tell you, these three day's were TORTURE for ALL OF US!
FINALLY!!! They get to play! It has been a HUGE hit! Lot's of fun for all the kiddos!
The kids LOVE to do crafts with me. This year we decided to make some decorations for the back door for our Christmas Eve Party.
I didn't take pictures of the finished products...darnit!!! They lookes so cute! We made reindeers and snowmen.
After many years of driving to and from both families houses on Christmas Eve, Erick and I decided we would start our own tradition. This is our second year hosting the evening. Erick cookes an AMAZING Prime Rib. When I say amazing, I mean 19lbs. of deliciousness! There was not one single bite left when the night was done! We also enjoyed fresh steamed asparagus, mashed potatoes, salad, yams with broiled marshmallows on top and some delicious tamales. Not to mention all the delish desserts!!! It was such a fun night with family and friends and scrumptios food!
Our friend Robert Winn comes every Christmas Eve and brings his instruments. Our nephew's and Niece are all so musically gifted and they all play together. It is so fun and they play all night.
Our friends the Larsens spent the night with us as well. Cory brought his guitar and joined on the music fun. I love music in my home. I can't wait for our kids to learn to play!
I made a HUGE batch of Paul's Pink Cookie Dough the night before so the kids could make cookies for Santa! It was a HUGE mess but totally worth it! The kids LOVED rolling it all out and cutting out their own Christmas Cookies.
Meemaw mixed up the frosting for us while the Mommies helped the with the cut outs.
I found a beautiful video on YouTube of a little child narrating the Birth of Christ. We watched it, and I bore testimony to my children and my family that I know what this Season represents. That our Savior was born, a King. That He lived a beautiful perfect life and that he died for us. I testified of my Love for my Savior and for my Father in Heaven for the Gift of His Son. I pray my children and family will know for themselves of the truth of this. I am thankful we were able to focus on this if even for a moment that night.
Here are the kiddos getting ready for bed. Wylie wanted in on the picture too!
The milk and cookies and carrots for Santa and the Reindeer...
The LOOT!!!
Santa brought Paiz a Justin Bieber doll that sings. As soon as she opened it she was TICKED! She said "I'n a girl...I no want a BOY DOLL. " She then tossed it too the side like it was a hot potatoe. She didn't even bother to finish unwrapping it! It was SOOOO FUNNY!
The kids all playing with their new toys...TOGETHER!! YEAH!
We set up the camera that night to try to catch Santa Claus and we did it!!!
Here are the kids reactions to the photo!!
PRICELESS!!!
We had a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS this year and are SO thankful for that!
2 comments:
What a great Christmas! Love all of the photos.
That is awesome! I love the idea of setting up the camera. Now they know to be nice and NOT naughty. It looks like a wonderful time together with family and friends. I love that you always include everyone. I read your post earlier about the trials of a mother. I second everything you said. I think the main thing is that, Molly you need to give yourself more credit. You are a fabulous mom and I think that I know because I have seen it with my own eyes. I think that little Kash knows that a change is coming around the corner and he is not quite sure how to handle everything. I would bet that he may struggle a little with big changes. I have one just like that and you might know just which child I am talking about, you watched her many times. I think another thing is that he is a smart little stinker and knows how to get to you more than anyone else. HE KNOWS THAT YOU LOVE HIM! That is why he reacts a certain way, especially the tantrums. I don't know if anything that I just listed is correct in your situation, but I do know that yes you are a GREAT mother and our children really know how to get to us in the worst possible way. You keep your head up. I have thought so much about you lately as we are both only a few weeks away from our 5th child. We will each get a little piece of heaven sent straight from above.....and then our homes will have yet another exciting change as we all get used to 7 family members. I wish you only the best in your motherhood trials. I hope you know just how great I think you and Erick are and all of your children are so special.
Love Lisa
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