Our Christmas

Christmas Eve night we drove down to Vancouver to Ryan's Uncle Joe and Aunt Joann's house to spend the evening!! It was fun. There were 25 people there and they usually open all their presents on Christmas Eve, hence the large pile of presents around the Christmas tree. It was crazy when it came time to open all the presents!! But lots of fun too.
Before all the presents could be opened we had to have dinner, but while waiting for dinner we all played lots of games. Ayden got expert instruction on Chinese checkers from his Great-Grandpa Ralph!!
Ayden and Meysa had fun learning some new games like connect-four and battleship!! What a fun evening it was, except for Lauryn not feeling well. We drove back to Lacey that night and got to bed about 1 am. We woke up the next morning to finish opening our presents and to see what Santa brought everyone. Ryan's brother and his wife stayed with us and it was so much fun!! The kids loved having Andy and Teresa stay with us. Everyone was so generous to our family, we were really spoiled this Christmas, so thank you family. We love you!!!

Ayden's Christmas

Can you see the pure happiness on his face? This is the ONE thing that he really asked for this Christmas. Star Wars legos. He couldn't wait to start putting this one together!!
He also got his OWN drawing paper so he will leave my scrapbook paper alone and the other Playstation 2 star wars game. He loves it!!
And last but certainly not least. His headlamp from Papa Chip and Grandma Kristie!! He doesn't know how he has done his legos without it all this time. We also found him reading by it until 10 at night!! I think the batteries that came with it are already worn out!! He also got two remote control helicopters that he can't wait to fly with his dad!!! He had a good Christmas!!!

Meysa's Christmas

Well of course Meysa got horses for Christmas. This is Meysa we are talking about here. She also got a pair of bright PINK cowboy boots to go along with her PINK cowboy hat. To say the least she was in heaven!!
Her other exciting gift was a bike from Santa!! She has outgrown her other bike by about a year and was ready for a big girl bike. Grandma accessorized by getting Meysa a Dora bike helmet and pads. Doesn't it match the boots just perfectly!!
Testing out her ride at Papa Ralph's. He has the best driveway for riding bikes. It was FREEZING cold outside and of course a little rainy so she didn't last too long but nonetheless the bike got it's first test drive!! Thanks Santa!!

Lauryn's Christmas

Well the look on Lauryn's face pretty much says it all. She didn't feel well at all this Christmas. She had both of her bottom eye teeth coming in at the same time and she didn't like it!!
She did get some good books to read, all rip proof, which is a requirement for Lauryn!!
She also got a little people school bus that makes all those wonderful noises and sings those wonderful songs, over and over!! She loves it though. She also got a little people house with a tea party!! Oh yeah and Santa brought her a puppy dog, stuffed of course!!! Maybe next year she will feel better!!!

Santa Came Early!!

Yesterday afternoon, we went to Dad's work on base and had a Christmas party!! Lots of good food and a "suprise" guest for the kids!! They were so excited because Santa had a small present for each of them!! Ayden informed me today that he knew it wasn't the REAL santa because he was wearing tennis shoes not boots and that this Santa had a little brown mustache it wasn't all white!! I don't think it will be long before he figures it out. None the less he had a great time.
Meysa was a little nervous but still excited to see Santa. I asked her what Santa said to her and she replied that he didn't even tell her she had beautiful shoes!! The nerve! (she and Lauryn just got Dora crocs and obviously she was pretty proud of them!!)
Lauryn said NO WAY, NO HOW!! The second her bum hit his lap she was done. No real tears but Dad came to her rescue pretty quick!! She still liked the present that she got.
Dad got to come down for a few minutes to see the kids and Santa (he is on Labor and Delivery right now)!! The kids were excited to see him at work!!