Christmas 2010

Christmas came and went like a flash, like it always seems to. We celebrated Christmas Eve with a fantastic prime rib dinner and usual family traditions. Victor's sister, Maudi, and our nephew, Casey, joined us this year. There is just something about family that makes everything more fun!
My goodness, trying to get these three to pose for picture was pretty much impossible. They were so silly but having a wonderful time doing so.

Two years ago we had to take Conner to the ER to get Christmas Eve stitches. I thought we were going to have a repeat of that experience with Mason. He fell and whacked his eye on the kitchen table and ended up with a HUGE gash! Victor cleaned up and thought he was good to go with no trip to the ER. Poor little guy!

We played games after dinner and the boys were full of energy and so cute. Pictured below is Conner and cousin Casey.

Victor always reads the story of the birth of Christ that we all enjoy before we get out the reindeer dust. The little ones were so excited to get outside and throw the dust. Mason was really into it and thrusting his body with every throw to ensure he spread it all over. We all got a kick out of his animations.

Then we have the annual tradition of Conner reading The Night Before Christmas to the little ones. They are so good and listen to his every word intently.

Christmas morning Conner dove right in but the little ones only wanted to play with a little M&M airplane that was in their sock! It took us a while to talk them into opening their presents!

They were so fun. Conner devoured his presents, everything Mason opened he happily exclaimed, "My favorite!" and everything Zack opened he would say, "Just what I always wanted!"

We were all spoiled to death. However, as the years come and pass I know my family forgets the material items but will always remember our family traditions and the fun things we did for others. For us, that is what really makes Christmas!