Christmas 2011

2011 marked our very first year to have our own Christmas.  There was no traveling just staying at home and relaxing.  As much as we missed seeing family it was honestly a little nice not having to travel and worry about where we were going.  We were able to try and start our own family traditions.  I had all these big plans, but sadly half of them fell through!  Maybe next year right?!  I've decided instead of thinking about what to do a few weeks before the holiday season I'm going to work on it all year next year so when the time comes I'm prepared! We'll see how it works.

We started off with a pretty nice Christmas Eve.  We were able to go and visit my Great Aunt and Uncle up in Rexburg.  WE enjoyed a nice little dinner with them.  After we came home and got ready for bed.  Everett and Jacquelyn opened up their PJs and sibling gifts and then off to bed they went.  Everett was so excited for is Lightening PJs.  He had to immediately put them on!

Christmas morning was quite fun.  Our kids wake up early on a daily bases, so today was no different.  I don't think Everett new what was going on at first, but once he realized the presents were for him he got so excited.  He would bring each box over and say "Big Box" even when it wasn't a big box.  Jacquelyn of course loved all the excitement, but she was more entertained by all the wrapping paper then the actual gifts.

 

 

We ended our day by being with our friends.  The Wilcox's invited us over to have Christmas dinner with their family.  We enjoyed a delicious Prime Rib dinner with some good company!