Christmas: Part 2!

Well, here is the second half of our Christmas celebrations!

One the 23rd, Sunday, we went to my Aunt Cheryl's House.  Cheryl is my dad's older sister.  We don't get together very often, but it is always nice to see family.

Russell was pretty jealous that the bigger kids got to go outside and play after lunch. 

Opening presents! 

Russell really enjoyed his new camera! 

 

Keldrie got some princess books! 

Hudson and Nicole

Okay, this isn't really a good picture, but it is the best one I got of the fireplace.  My Uncle David, Cheryl's husband, carved the mantle piece! Isn't it beautiful? He also carved most of the furniture in the room, but I didn't manage any good shots of that either. 

The next day was Christmas Eve! We began at the mall, helping my Dad finish his last minute stuff.  Then we headed home and put the kids down to nap.  That night was my Grandma's party.  It was delicious, fun, and Matt played his guitar, since my Grandma requested.  But since every time I get my camera out over there, everyone squawks, there are no pictures.

Afterwards, we came home and Keldrie and Russell got to open one special present. 

Russell was excited that the gate blocking him from the tree was gone. 

The Princess PJ's were a big hit, as were Russell"s football ones. 

All ready for bed! Santa was on his way! 

Running down the stairs, first thing in the morning! 

Looks like Keldrie was a good girl! Santa came through. 

What is in this stocking? 

 

We had lots of fun with the kids, especially Keldrie.  This was the first year she really understood the concept of Santa and could look forward to the day.  

After we got cleaned up for the day, we headed to Elaine's for brunch!  It was fabulous!

Not only was the food great, but there were cousins too! Elaine and Steve also gave us some great things to help the kids be quiet in church and help them learn the gospel.

After Grandma and Grandpa Smith, we visited Grandma and Grandpa Keller! There were even more presents there! I don't think Keldrie ever thought it would stop!

What an amazing Christmas it was this year! Hope everyone had a great one!