Monday, January 17, 2011

Christmas Celebrations

We celebrated Christmas Eve at my Mom's house. We had a wonderful dinner of flank steak. It was very tender and so good. We then read the story of the Magi, played chimes, read Christ's birth story in Luke, and then we watched some old home videos. We had some good laughs.

My sister Kami, brother Steve, and brother Craig with Madison looking at funny videos on the internet.

Mat, Payton, and my Step-dad. Having fun with the ipad.

Tender!

So cute!

All of us on Christmas Eve. I love that Madison has her head on Mat's arm.

The three of us on Christmas Eve.

We always play the chimes. The first song is always shaky, but we get better with each song.

Christmas morning at our home.

Our "little" stockings.

Christmas morning in front of the tree. Mat looks really tired, but Madison still looks adorable.

Madison and her new coat that her daddy picked out.

Some new jammies for Madison.

Mat opening up some of his gifts.

We stopped by Mom's for breakfast and then watched a movie on Christmas morning. Madison is starring at Emma because she was upset. So funny.

Then we went to Mat's Mom's for some yummy tex-mix and gifts.

Madison looks like she is about to dive into her gift.

Madison loving sucking on the tissue paper.

Madison then sucking on her new teddy bear.

Us with Mat's Mom and Step-dad.

Then we went to Mat's brother Bob's for a yummy dinner of ham and potatoes. It was delicious.

Mat's dad and Step-mom.

Josh and Melissa opening up a gift.

Madison looking at her new little doggie toy. Madison loves it because it makes noise and has lights.

Madison starring at her present from Grandpa and Grandma.

Madison playing with the ribbon of course and her cousin Sydney.

We had a wonderful Christmas. We enjoyed spending time with family and also reflecting upon our Savior and his birth. Holidays always come and go so fast.

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