Christmas in Idaho Falls (part 3)

Saturday morning James went on an adventure and enjoyed some time to himself.  Gwenevere, Grace and I played with Auntie Alisha, Grace and Tessha.  It was a pretty mellow day.  Christmas eve evening.  We went on a drive to see the Christmas lights everywhere.  


When we got home from the drive we ate dinner and enjoyed a Christmas evening devotional lead by Auntie Grace.  We (James) put the girls to bed and we played games.  Soon everyone was asleep and Santa came.

  

The Girls slept in Christmas Morning.  When they woke up Auntie Alisha was very excited to open presents.
I forgot to take pictures but we had lots of fun and spoiled by all the gifts.


Santa brought Gwenevere a toy dog, which Gwenevere named "Gwenevere Too".  And Santa brought Baby Grace little lamb. 

After opening presents we got ready for Church.  I loved going to Church on Christmas but Gwenevere was sad there was no nursery.  


When we got home for Church siblings called home and it was fun to talk to everyone.  Mom made a delicious Christmas dinner.  

James carved the Ham

After dinner we sat around and enjoyed one last night of visiting and playing games.

Gwenevere had a wonderful Christmas

To be continued.  Our trip back home.

More Christmas Photos

Playing with a macy's bag

Gwenevere showing of her new dress sent to her from Laura and Mark and Kristi and Haini.  And her new shiny shoes from Grandma and Grandpa Thomas

Just a silly picture with Mama

can you tell where Gwenevere gets her smile from?

Trying to take a picture of Gwenevere in her Christmas Tutu.  She was not a fan.

Gwenevere's friend Kyler, rather enjoyed wearing Gwenevere's tutu.

Daniel, Max, Rebecca and Austin (hiding behind James) came to visit.

Our good friend Troy took some awesome family pictures for us

Where's Papa?

There he is

Our hat picture

Uncle Max was kind enough to braid Gwenevere's hair

Becca bushing her teeth and showing off her braided hair

James, Austin and Daniel playing the Wii while Gwenevere has her hair braided

She did a great job holding still

The wild hair the day after

Look i'm a Monkey

Meeting Santa

Playing Christmas Carols with Great Grandma

Playing with her new puppets Christmas Morning

Opening my Bosch

It was so exciting

looking a Toy Story 3 with Grandma

Gwenevere modeling the Bow

Gwenevere hugging her new bear

and Kissing

Making yummy cookies with my new bosch

Gwenevere tasting yummy cookie dough after helping Mama make cookies.

A tired baby

But before going to bed Gwenevere helped Papa change the laundry

Trying to entertain Gwenevere on our drive back home.

I must mention Rob bought us some new dishes and gave James a gift card to home depot along with other fun surprises.  

On Sunday we got a super cool surprise as both Rob and Sharolee were able to come to church with all the kids.  Gwenevere sat on Sharolee's lap the whole time reading a new book about Jesus Grandma and Grandpa Thomas gave her.  After Sacrament meeting Gwenevere took Sharolee's hand and led her to Nursery.  Gwenevere LOVES nursery.
 
Monday after Christmas we went to Old Town Country Buffet with Rob, Max, Becca, Austin and Daniel.  It was a great way to spend time together.  After pigging out we went to Bi-Mart to walk of some of the food, then we went back to Red Grandma's and played the Wii late into the night.  On Tuesday we slept in and then James packed the car and we headed home. 

We had a wonderful Christmas full of wonderful memories and lots of love and blessings.  Thanks again for making this Christmas unforgettable.

Christmas Joys

We had a wonderful Christmas.  I think this Christmas has been my favorite so far, but I say that about every Christmas.  They are all just so wonderful.

Here is the the quick version of what we've been up to

On Tuesday Max and Rebecca, Austin and Daniel came to Tacoma to visit.  We took family pictures, and played games.

On Wednesday Sharolee came to Tacoma to visit too. 

On Thursday Max and Rebecca, and Austin left to go back to Portland.  Gwenevere and I got to spend the day playing with Gwenevere's friend Katie while her parents worked.  James had a fun day playing with his brother Daniel.  That evening we packed our bags and drove to Portland.

On Friday we spent the day at Red Grandma's house (James' mother's mom)  Stephani and Lexi came to visit and we had a surprise visitor come.

 Gwenevere gave Santa a hug but didn't like the idea of sitting on his lap.  So she sat on my lap and Santa gave Gwenevere a Toy Story Snack. Then Santa gave Gwenevere a present to unwrap.  It was a book. She was very happy with the out come of Santa's visit. 

Lexi on the other hand was not a fan of the big Santa she felt much better after he left.  Then Lexi and Gwenevere played together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Eve Evening we went to Green Grandma's House (James' Dad's Mom).  Christmas eve is always a big deal.  All the cousins and Aunts and Uncles get together, it's a party. 

Rebecca, Max, Austin and Daniel

Scott (Rob's brother), Jill (Scott's wife), Green Grandma, and Gary (Rob's bother)

Gwenevere was spoiled by Green Grandma and by the end of the night she had a new sweatshirt and a pillow pal.  She was one happy girl.  Gwenevere also enjoyed playing with Diana

Santa came Christmas eve, filling stocking and bringing Gwenevere some cute hand puppets. 

Christmas morning we woke up looked at stockings made Breakfast and then it was time to open presents.
Gwenevere was super excited to open presents and had no problem ripping the wrapping paper. 

 Oh yeah and I almost forgot, Gwenevere got Toy Story PJs on Christmas eve.  She LOVES Toy Story.

Christmas Morning Gwenevere got Toy Story 3 from Red Grandma.  I think she was super excited.

 I got a Bosch!   awe!  

T"hanks Mom and Dad.  That was a Big surprise,

Gwenevere enjoyed playing the Piano with her Auntie

 Christmas afternoon we watched Toy Story 3

 We where every spoiled this Christmas and Thank all those who made our Christmas season so special.  I'll post more pictures later but for now I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all.