Merry Christmas

Christmas really came quickly this year! It was a very busy month and Christmas shopping was done very late this year! This year we told the kids that Santa would not be bringing any electronics or games. They were all asking for TV's, iPads, Xbox 360's, Wii games and then skateboards, football, tetherball, and roller blades were last on their list. Santa did come and they were each so excited and happy with what he brought. Ty got a new coat, new shoes, a book, skateboard, and a tetherball. Tag got a new coat, new shoes, a book, skateboard, and a football. Tenley got a new coat, new shoes, skateboard, and roller blades. Tucker got a new truck with legos. Grammy and Poppy sent all the kids $25 in dollar bills and they LOVED that. Grandma and Grandpa got them a huge Book of Mormon floor puzzle and food storage and harder puzzles. Dad got a new iPod shuffle and a new scale (just what he wanted) and Mom was really surprised by the new MacBook Air that dad got her! I love it and have been able to get caught up on this blog because I actually have a computer that works! The kids have loved their skateboards, but we finally had to put them outside because they were having way too much fun with them inside!  They loved playing outside with their new tetherball and football! After we opened all the presents, we got everything cleaned up because all of Josh's family was coming over at 12:00. In the past we have had beautiful weather on Christmas Day, but this year it was cold and windy. The kids really didn't want to play outside much, so we had a house full of noise. We all had a good time and even played a new game called Funglish! It is live charades, but you use words to describe, instead of actions! Of course, it would not be a family party without a little arm wrestling competition. Josh beat everyone, but Jared took him on the final round! It was crazy how tense it was and they were both really sore the next few days! We had a great time and I am grateful to belong to such a good and fun family! Crazy that Christmas is already over and soon 2014 will be over! This year has just flown by way too quickly!