Christmas 2014

I'm sure Phil was the first one up!  He gets as excited as the boys do.

 Ready to come down stairs...

 the descent...

 Jacob got a new basketball, a sweatshirt, kendama, book etc.

 Micah got some solar robots, new pjs and robe, games, legos etc.

 Ben got a drone (still figuring it out), new robe to match his dad, legos, games etc.

 And a NEW PING PONG TABLE! It has been a great addition to our basement.

Phil and his new toy:)

 And probably one of our best presents...fresh snow!!  The boys have been waiting for a long time to try out a sledding hill down the road.  It was so fun waking up Christmas morning and see the world blanketed in a layer of white.  So pretty and fun to play in!!

 We were so grateful that the snow plows were out and about though...cause we had Christmas plans in Idaho after we enjoyed ourselves at home.  It was a nice clear drive (til we hit the land of no slow plows :)

 We had a great time visiting with Phil's family.  I think the biggest "hit" was the chimes we gave his parents.  With Phil as our director, we got pretty good at ringing in the Christmas Spirit.  Fun!

 After visiting with them a couple of days, we were able to hit my family party on the way home, complete with food, gifts, talent show, music, family histories and lots of laughing and fun. 

I'm so grateful to have been able to see all of our families at Christmas.  It's such a wonderful time of year.  I'm thankful for our Savior and the life He led that can lead us home together, as families, to Him.