Friday, January 21, 2011

Lots of Christmas Pictures!

Here are the pictures of all our Christmas fun this year. I know I'm behind and that Christmas is over but I'm a firm believer that it is always better late then never.

Here is our Christmas tree and Eli showing us his lights teeth. We decided to make this our new family tradition that when we decorate the tree we just have finger food for dinner. The kids loved it and here is Mckenna showing you what she is eating.
The finger food! It was so nice because the kids loved it and it was easy to make!
Decorating the tree is so much fun. This year our tree was so tall that we had to get more lights and I didn't have enough ornament to cover the back. (I can tell you that now since Christmas is over and the tree is gone.)
Our family picture.
The kids were the best at being my little helpers in the kitchen. We like to make goodies for friends and here are some that we made and ate.
At Eli's Pre-school they had a day with Santa. It was great because Mckenna got to go too and sit with Santa. I didn't get to go since I had just had surgery the day before. It worked out good though because Keith was there and had a lot of fun with the kids.

On Christmas Eve we went sledding. I took video of the fun since I couldn't sled but no pictures, except these ones. We brought hot chocolate and here are the kids having some in the car. (They could be an advertisement.)


Here are the cookies for Santa. I was out helping a friend so Keith and the kids went to work on making cookies. I got home just in time to help frost and sprinkle the ones the kids wanted to leave out on the Santa plate.
Christmas morning was really funny because Keith and I were so excited to see the kids reactions that we got up kind of early thinking they would be up early too. We were wrong! We sat and talked and played a card game and then Allen and Cindy showed up followed by Judy and Bob. The kids were still asleep! So Keith and I went in and told them that Santa had come and they jumped out of bed. Here they are opening the presents in their stockings.

Mckenna got a scooter from Grandpa Allen and Grandma Cindy that she rides it all over the house.

Here is Eli's new race track from Santa.

This baby cradle is beautifully hand painted by Judy. She also sewed the blanket and bedding. As soon as Mckenna saw it she ran in a got her baby and put her right to bed.

Then she also got baby clothes that Judy sewed and baby diapers from Allen. I have to stock up on wipes just so Mckenna can change her babies diaper and that happens almost every time she puts a new outfit on her.

Here is Eli in his winter hat from his friend Savana and his cool shirt from Jaime. He had to put them both on right after he opened them.

Last but not least the pillow pets from Grandma and Grandpa Metcalfe. The kids have been asking for these since the first time they saw them on TV.

Mckenna trying out her new pillow pet.

The kids got Keith a new puzzle and it took him only a few days to finish it but here is the finished product.

Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful gifts, cards and goodies we got. It was a great Christmas thanks to all of you!