Old Mother Hubbard went to her cupboard...

This one of the places the kids like to hide and play, usually while I am in the kitchen.

Christmas in Logan

Christmas continues as we go to Logan to visit the Hoppie's. This time when we loaded the van to come home, Carter said that it looked like we had robbed a store! Our kids are so lucky to have Aunts and Uncles that spoil them. Not to mention Grandma's and Grandpa's!

The "Before" picture!

If you look at the Christmas lights with these glasses, you see angels.

Aleeya found that Mr. Potato Head made a nice stage.

Carter posing with his favorite movie, we have gotten this from Red Box three times and always keep it several days, so basically we should have bought it the first time!

Uncle David got Carter this cool Hot Wheel that changes color in hot and cold water, so most of the day Carter was playing in the bathroom sink.

Carter and friend, Kaden Merrill, using the Lincoln Logs Carter got from Grandpa and Grandmama Hoppie.

Making Gingerbread Men and a Gingerbread House

Aunt Crystal made delicious gingerbread men and a house that we could decorate. The kids had a fun time, but I think that Aunt Staci was the most excited about decorating the house!

Yes, we took off Carter's shirt so that he could really have a good time decorating.

I hope that Serena can find the Gingerbread man under all the candy.

Aunt Staci ready to begin her decorating extravaganza!

Christmas Afternoon at the Dearden's

We went to WVC to have lunch and open presents with the Dearden's. Serena was running the show with the presents. She would get a present, we would tell her who to give it to and then she would go to them and say "need help?" Of course, all of the adults let her open their presents so she was loving life!

Helping cousin, Alana, get out her new stuffed toy.

I am happy to help you open this present!

Thanks Uncle Sam for letting me open all your presents!

Carter got the game "Don't Break the Ice," this is a game I remember playing as a kid!

Kids playing, they got so many presents that when we had the van loaded to go home I said that it looked like we had robbed a store! Carter thought that was hilarious!

Santa must have told Granny and Grandpa Dearden that Carter wanted a bowling set!

Christmas Morning!

Presents! Presents, and more Presents!

Serena playing with a Leap Frog Alphabet Game, Carter going in for more!

Aleeya loved the paper and the huge collection of VHS movies we got! These were shared with us by my Aunt Jan and yes, we still watch movies with a VCR.

This is how Aleeya holds the phone when she is talking. She also always walks around like I do when I am on the phone.

Elmo toy from Daddy.

We might need a bigger house to store all of these toys!

Santa found our house!

My mom always took a picture of the tree with the presents, so I guess I will follow her good example! Santa was able to utilize "pre-owned" items from friends and family. Taylor bought each of the children a gift and I like seeing what he gets for the kids. Carter got a mega Nerf Dart Gun, Serena got a Tinker Bell Doll and Aleeya got a stuffed Elmo.

North Park Ward Christmas Party

We had a nice time socializing and eating dinner at the ward party. Taylor and I had put together crafts, games and a movie to try and keep the kids entertained. This didn't interest most of the kids, it is much more fun to run on the stage, but Taylor did have our kids most of the time so I had a chance to talk and enjoy the party. Santa visited and brought a treat for the kids.

Carter taking the opportunity to tell Santa that he wants a bowling set for Christmas.

Serena, I think she was just there because she wanted the treat!

Aleeya, trying to get off quickly!