The past two months flew. We had a good holiday season.
We had a nice time at Eric's work Christmas Party. It was in the morning and we are early risers. We were some of the first people. Our kids really liked having Santa Claus to themselves, especially Allison.
Joseph was trying to help Andrew off the bed and then Isaac helped Joe and Ally helped Isaac. I had to take a pic I thought it was fun.
Ben ha been helpful lately making DIY lunchables for the kids on winter break.
We did a spotted fox deal and went to the new gym near our home. The kids had a good time.
Andrew found this baby and wrapped it in a blanket and came to me telling me that it was baby Jesus. Too cute!
Our family Christmas Dinner
Waffles for Christmas Morning. We all had a great Christmas with a lot of joy!
Eric pulled a Christmas Story move on Joe. Joe was disappointed because he didn't get a skateboard and Eric took him aside and asked him what the present in the window by the curtains was. Joe was so happy to get his skateboard.
Daddy got Emily a beautiful locket
Ally was excited by the dog that Grandma Jill made her
I made Isaac his dragon blanket. He was very excited!
Grandma Jill made Paw patrol stuffed animals and pillowcases for the twins.
Ben played a trick on Eric and wrapped dice in a large box.
Santa brought me my laundry baskets. I am thrilled, truly !
This is the first Christmas in years Ben has been thrilled about his Santa present. Believe it or not this is his I am cool, and this is exactly what I wanted face.
The city of Richland had a lighting ceremony to kick of the month of December. We also went to the lighted boat parade and met up with our friends the Dabb family.
Joseph is his mothers child, always cold.
Mom and Emily dancing.
Ben wouldn't dance with him mom.
Our family picture.
Eric had training a great wolf lodge. We thought it would be a fun Christmas present for the kids. We didn't tell them where they were going. They were excited when they arrived!
Isaac fighting the dragon.
When we went to Camp Zarhemla, Eric was able to take some gorgeous pictures.
Our family nativity. Emily Mary, Allison Sheep, Andy Sheep, Isaac Wiseman, Mom Joseph, Joseph Angel and then Shepard.Ben Innkeeper and shepard, Dad Narrator. For weeks I had been given trouble about the nativity by the older boys. So I asked them if they would at least watch their sibling so they could have an audience and their attitudes changed. They wanted to partipate. It was great. We have a video I added to youtube.
I heard laughing from everyone watching the boys and I noticed Isaac was hanging onto the sled. It was pretty funny. He was happy and did it over and over.
Camp Zarahemla was perfect for our family.We were worried because about a mile from the site we had no snow. But we stayed for the one night, caught 4 mice (only so we can remember for stories later on) and had fun sledding.
The car is right at one of the campsites and it appeared to be a magnet for all children, not just mine.
Aunt Sara made hats for everyone for Christmas.
My baby girl decided to cut her hair. She said it was in her face!We had to cut it as short as you see it here. But she looks cute either way.
Joe very nervous about immunizations. Afterward he exlaimed, "that wasn't bad at all."
Awesome white chocolate nativity from my primary president. She told the kids it was soap so they wouldn 't eat it. So when I tried to bribe them with it they all refused to have the soap. It wasn't until I ate it they believed me. Pretty funny!
We had fun gathering with some neighbors and caroling around the neighborhood.
More pictures of the RPD christmas party
It is hard to tell but on the left side, Ben, Joe and Eric are pictured. They helped with shop with a cop. Ben went around shopping with Eric and his family and Joe wrapped presents.
More great wolf lodge
The children all became master magi with their wands. They had a knighting ceremony which I added to youtube
Grandma Penny made jingle bell hats for the kids
Our first pathetic snow of the season
Ben was student of the month
We had fun at our friends Christmas Party
Tradition of decorating Christmas cookies
Joe school Christmas concert
Allison is helping me make dinner. She did very well.
Tradition of gingerbread houses
Waffle maker from the Callender Family
My cousin Jacob, unfortunately was in the hospital.
More lighted boat parade pics
The kids were excited to go to a buffet for dinner
Andrew was very proud that he combed his hair to the side. Very handsome.
We got a lego advent calender this year
The elf on the shelf came to visit
Ben is reading a Christmas story to the kids
Our ward Christmas party
Emily had fun delivering treats to the firefighters for Activity days
Joe fell asleep reading, I needed proof
Joe graduated from Dare
It was very cute when he got up the twins yelled his name without coaxing. This is on youtube too.
Emily 1st day of school She decided after 3 months of home school with mom that she was ready to return to public school. She missed socializing.
Setting up for Christmas
Thanksgiving dinner. Only one homemade pie this year.
The boys and I went to the movies for Thanksgiving and saw fantastic beasts. It was fun.
Em and Dad cleaning up from Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving parade and snacks
We got stuck, van broke down, in twin falls on the way back from thanksgiving in Nevada. Luckily the mall entertained the children for free for 3 hours. Many miracles happened that day.
Eric got to meet Mattis
Thanksgiving at Grandma Penny and Grandpa Pat, with Callender Family, and Uncle Matt and Evan. The kids had fun!
Stories in the fort
My pathetic fruit turkey
Joe Veterans Day Concert
Emily made her first ever chocolate cake from scratch
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