Christmas Morning 2008

I was up with Ro before anyone else was awake... then Par woke up and the three of us whispered until Nix woke up. Then it was over, everyone was awake. We told the story of Jesus' birth in Luke Chapter 2, then we had a morning prayer. Frank Layton came! I mean Santa came to our house last night! He ate most the cookies, drank the egg nog and his reindeer nibbled on the carrots we left out. Apparently our kiddos were "NICE" this year since their stockings weren't filled with coal... some year they may receive some coal, but this year they received an orange and apple for health, a movie (Kung Fu Panda) for peace (well it gives mom a little peace when they are spaced out on the couch with a movie), and chewing gum for love (since Nix loves gum). And toothbrushes so their teeth don't fall out from all the candy around here. Nix got a light saber and cars from Santa too. There was a letter from Santa on the desk, next to the plate of cookies, which Nix excitedly brought into the bathroom where Brett and I were brushing our teeth and Par read the note aloud to Nix and us: "Dear Nix & Ro, Thank you for being good boys this year. I brought you some toys and gifts, but remember who the greatest gift giver was. Heavenly Father gave us baby Jesus, and we remember He gave us all the gifts we have. Remember the birth of Jesus this day, so you might feel the true meaning of this Christmas morning. Love, Santa"

Our boys have 3 loving sets of Grandparents who spoil them at Christmas time, so here is a "Thank You" to all of them, and a few others for some awesome gifts.

Thank you Grandma & Grandpa for the Nintendo DS and Sponge Bob game, learning cards, motorcycles, Book of Mormon hero puzzle blocks, and awesome sweatshirt to match brother. Love, Nix

Thank you Grandma & Grandpa for the play tower!!! learning monkey toy, cute clothes, and awesome sweatshirt to match brother. Love, Ro

Thank you Grammy and Grampy for all the Book of Mormon stuff (movies, activity books, and books), roller blades, and USC warm-up suit. Love, Nix

Thank you Grammy and Grampy for the Leapfrog Train, and the USC sweatsuit. Love, Ro

Thank you Nana and Papa for the Annual Pass to Disneyland! the car launcher w/ cars and the rescue book w/ cars. Love, Nix

Thank you Nana and Papa for my mommy and daddy's passes to Disneyland so I can go with them, and the funny car w/ bunny that goes and sings. Love, Ro

Thank you Aunt Stacy for the Hot Wheels Game. Love, Nix

Thank you Aunt Stacy for the Leap Tad that talks and sings. Love, Ro

Thank you Aunt Amy and Uncle James for the Tom and Jerry movies! Love, Nix & Ro

If this wasn't enough, we received a lot more than this, so "Thank You" to everyone we didn't mention, and thank you for gifts still to come (we think there are some stragglers)... Brett and I received so much more than we gave, we are humbled at this time of year and so grateful to all of our family, whether they gave us anything or not. We love you all and Merry Christmas!

We had our traditional Christmas breakfast... sticky buns, bacon, omelets, and OJ. This year it rained Christmas day so we stayed indoors the whole day, playing games and watching Christmas movies, and I made split peas soup with the ham bone from last nights dinner. It was a nice, relaxing, wonderful day!

Baby's First Christmas!

Pey, and Rae Christmas morning!

Ready for Jedi Training at Disneyland!

After Morning Nap with Ro's Toy! c: