Each year I take a picture of the kids lined up to go downstairs. They have been some of my favorite pictures over the years.
Ryan was really excited to get a drum set! He didn't think he would get one because they are so big and we don't have a lot of room. I was surprised that it came in pieces and we had to put it together.
New goggles for all the swimmers!
Denya got a Kindle fire. Several years she ago she got a Kindle that is just for reading. A Kindle fire connects to the internet and so you can access everything, play games, AND read books.
We get a new game every year and Denya suggested this one, Telestrations. You get a word, and have to draw a picture, then pass it on. We played it this afternoon and we laughed so much my stomach muscles hurt.
It wouldn't be Christmas for Ryan without a new video game.
I don't know who is more excited about Britta's bike, her or me! I am really looking forward to some long rides with her. You never know about Christmas in Colorado, some years we have snow on the ground, and some years we don't. We do have snow this year, so no chance to try it out, at least for a few days.
What is Blake going to do with a shotgun??
He is pretty excited about it.
Working on the drum set, it took quite a while.
One piece of the drum put together!
Part of Ryan's drum set, silly girl, even though it does make a great hat.
Finally finished! Let the drumming begin! All the kids wanted to have a try.
Vests for the girls.
We waited for Landon and Megan to open presents. Dagny was ready!
Lots of fun shaped packages!
Blake bought this BIG present for me at Thanksgiving. I have had to look at it for an entire month and wonder what it could possibly be. I am so excited to finally open it!
A fire pit!! I have been wanting one for a long time. I can hardly wait to make s'mores and sit around the fire!
Landon and Megan got theatre tickets to the play, "Catch Me If You Can." Exciting!
Denya got this unique candle from Megan. There is a ring hidden somewhere inside and you burn it until you find it. The ring can be valued from $10 to $100. What a fun thing!
Dagny was happy to carry around a present. She didn't care that much about opening it, she just wanted to carry it.
I think she is going to like this!
Ryan opened a blow gun a few minutes ago and Blake thought it was pretty exciting. Looks like he is getting one, too!
Wade and Kimberlea gave Delwyn a dutch oven cook book. He has been saying he wants to get better at dutch oven cooking. Get busy practicing, we will gladly eat all your recipes!
A big present for Landon and Megan!
A double stroller!! Perfect!! They are expecting a baby in May.
Blake loves waffles! He had waffle maker that he took to college, and it broke. He will be back to making breakfast now.
Blake had a very unusual gift for Delwyn. We all knew what it was and were carefully watching to see his reaction. He was smiling and smiling, and then he laughed and laughed.
Delwyn loves John Wayne! It will be perfect on his desk at work, or at home on the bookcase, wherever he decides to put it.
I'm expecting lots of music from these two. Each book has over 1,000 pages! Wow!
Denya gave me a bracelet that has a birthstone for each of my kids. I was very touched and love it so much!
I wanted to get a close up picture of it.
Aunt Denya and Dagny spend some time together.
Landon put the stroller together and gave it a try around the kitchen. Dagny enjoyed it. I see lots of fun walks coming up this spring and summer.
Merry Christmas! I'm so thankful for the birth of our Savior, His life and example. This is my favorite time of year.
