Christmas goodies.

we started our festivities out with lunch at the Earl's on Christmas Eve.
Isaac was a great uncle and gave all the boys Slinky's and other boy toys.


Luke & Dallin loved the Slinky's


the best Christmas surprise we got was when Whitney & Jordan told the family that they are expecting a baby next August. how exciting!!! that'll be 3 new babies next year in mine & isaac's families.

later that night we went over to my parent's house for our Christmas Eve dinner. we had breakfast for dinner this year and it was awesome.


Carter, Kaden & Kye checking out the electric train under the Christmas tree. notice Keyan is making his usual pose and showing some 'tude.


My oh-so-good-looking husband cooked up a batch of scrumptious sour cream banana pancakes. they were obviously a hit because zane had him TRIPLE the recipe. yes, we do love leftovers.


everyone lent a hand in the kitchen


Grandpa Stan got out the bells and the grand kids performed a song with the bells. very beautiful music.


and it wouldn't be Christmas without our luminaries. Of course, one starting on fire and causing a small flame is nothing to worry about.


then the grand kids opened their gifts.


isaac and i went home and finished wrapping presents for each other and then quickly decided to start our own tradition of opening all our present on Christmas Eve. it was awesome! the blanket at the bottom of this pic is the one that i (and my wonderful family members) sewed for him. he loved it!


my Christmas stocking from isaac. it was FULL to the brim with m & m's, peanuts and other goodies.

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and had lots of joy in your hearts.