Ward Christmas Breakfast

 The day before we left town our ward put on a wonderful Christmas Breakfast, complete with a visit from Santa.

Heath was SO excited. As soon as Santa walked through the door his little face lit right up.  He ran to follow him and was one of the first kids in line.

I love his 3 year old outfit.  Notice how he is on his best behavior, waiting so patiently.

He told Santa that he wanted, "Cookies he could make in the kitchen." for Christmas.  Done & Done.  I love how he still has his hands in his pockets.

Houston wanted nothing at all to do with that strange man in a weird red sutit.  He was squeezing the life out of me at this moment.  He did enjoy his candy cane though.

After the breakfast we went sledding with the Lopez family on the church hill.  I was so surprised when Houston just jumped right onto a sled and let her rip down the hill.  Such a brave little guy.

What a bunch of cuties!

Gingerbread

 Each year when Aunt Amanda comes to town she totes along dozens of gingerbread houses.  The cousins eagerly await the decorating day!  It is loved by all!



I love this picture of Maren. It's totally her.  Too bad it's horribly out of focus...

 This year's loot.  I'd have to say those sour apple Twizzlers were mighty tasty!

Houston

Heath

Ana & Renata (some serious creating going on there)

Isla

Julia

"Huten did it Mom."

Owen

Maren

Daddy had been outside and wasn't too happy about the fact I was snatching a picture of him.  Too bad for him, he's still  handsome, even with a grumpy face.

Bertie

Ana

Isla

"What candy to choose now?"

Gwen

Benji

Lily & Julia

Wyatt

Boone

Mary & Memphis

Hank

Merry Christmas Eve!

Woohoo!

Daddy - aka the pack mule.

Then Heath peed his pants and all the fun was over.