On December 23rd, our festivities began with Mexican food from MaKayos! DELICIOUS! Then we played white elephant BINGO with John calling numbers out so fast and furious that we had time only to check out our three cards each! No dilly-dallying! (That was after the kids played their games of Bingo in the normal way.) The sweet Nativity was then read and played by Oaklee as Mary, Jaxson as Joseph, John, Nina, Charlee, Elle and Ashlyn as angels and Ella was our only wiseman. Baby Wesley was dear baby Jesus. Oh, and Millie was a darling little lamb! After the 'play' Grandpa Santa came. Each of us sat on his knee so we could get our present. It is always the highlight of the holidays! On Christmas day after Church, which in my opinion is the best time to go to church, we all gathered again to exchange gifts and what else....eat! I can't imagine being more blessed...being able to be with the entire family, with no major bugs to hamper our health and to feel the joy of the Christmas Spirit! I love my family, Christmas and Christ our Savior!
Oaklee and Charlee were showing their appreciation to 'Santa"!
YUM!
Ella, John and Jaxson-that bouncy house is one of the best investments we have made! All the kids from little to big love it!
Even though five of the kids were angels...we think ALL 17 of the grandkids are angels! Oh and GREAT NEWS...one of the white elephant gifts contained a paper that said, "Someone is this room is pregnant." Before we guessed who, Allison raised her hand and promptly turned bright red! Happy day! Number 18 is coming in July!
Our newest grandchild, Wesley is so good- natured! He is 5 months old and belongs to Rich and Treslee.
Devin climbs right up there and proceeds to pat Santa's cheek! We can always depend on Devin for wild and goofy stuff! Thanks Dev!
Scottee painted us this beautiful Provo temple!
Sam and Mollie enjoying the beautiful weather! Thank you Arizona!
Brian with Carter (Mindy and Ryan's littlest)
Ashlyn sings "We wish we could marry Christmas"!
Millie giving Mollie (four months younger than Millie) a little hug. They are so cute together!
Here's we are, the whole clan...except Bastian. Where in the world was he and how did he miss this!
