Christmas Eve at Gram & Papa's.

After Lance's parents house we went to my parents house to have Christmas with my Brother & Sister n law. We got there at 8:30pm and the kids were still going strong. They got to open gifts from Scott & Allisa and Shalynne & the kids. We really missed having Shalynne & the kids there with us, maybe next year.

Myla checking out her new baby from Aunt Shay and the kids.

Gracelyn & Chesney with her Piano from Aunt Shay & the kids. She loves it!

Gracie with her new Monkey robe on, she loves it! Thanks Scott & Allisia.

Gracelyns new Melissa & Doug cake. She loves pretending in the kitchen.

Myla opening a gift from Brooklin & Jeffrey.

Myla doing the Hokey Pokey with Elmo! She loves the doing the Hokey Pokey so now that Elmo does it with her, she is one happy girl!

Christmas Eve at Ganda & Papa Du's.

Christmas Eve was spent at Lance's parents house in the afternoon. We spend time together with all the family, the kids open their presents, and then we have our traditional Steak and Lobster dinner. Lance's Mom always makes sure we all have a great time together. They loved playing in the big box.

All 5 of them coloring. I had to take a picture, who would have thought a simple coloring picture would entertain from ages 20mths to 17yrs !

Justen was a big helper, helping Gracie and Myla open their big present.

Gracelyn getting her Woody doll.

Myla opening her and Gracelyn's Bronco Rider. They are going to love riding on this next summer, a great addition to the swing set.

Posing with all of their wonderful gifts. Thanks Great Grandma, Ganda & Papa Du, Uncle Scott, Aunt Trina, Kaytie, Kristen, Justen. The girls are so lucky to have so much family that loves them.

Gracie and Myla Mae playing with Kristen.

Gracie with Kristen. Gracelyn loves playing with Kristen. I love this picture of them.

All the Grandkids.

Ganda & Papa Du and all the grandkids.

Great Grandma Luella Ora, Gracelyn and Myla Ora! Love that the girls get to spend time with Grandma. I know Grandma enjoys watching and listening to all of their crazy stories.

Christmas Program

Gracelyn was in a Christmas program at church. She was so excited to get up in sing. We practiced daily so she could learn all 4 of her songs! Gram & Papa and Ganda & Papa Du came down to see her sing.

Christmas Cookies!

The girls and I decorated Christmas cookies the other day! We had lots of fun decorating the cookies and making BIG messes! I thought for sure Myla would have been up all night wound up or sick, due to all of the icing and sprinkles she slipped into her mouth!

Gracelyn sneaking something into her mouth.

Myla saying, " I think I need just a few more green sprinkles ".

Concentrating hard on her masterpiece.

All in all it was a very fun day, messes in all!

Gracelyn, Myla and I had lots of fun making and decorating some Christmas cookies. I tried not to stress over the mess so we could just enjoy decorating the cookies. I think they went through 4 bottles of sprinkles! We didn't pass out the cookies saturated in sprinkles. I know they had lots of fun so that is all that matters.

Wow!

It has been forever since my last post. This was suppose to help me journal the kids special moments, obviously I can't do that if my last post was April!! I am going to try REALLY hard on keeping updated for family not near to us and for myself. So here goes, wish me luck!!