The long awaited day finally arrives!

So this is Christmas . . .

The boys got up around there normal time (6:45am) and somehow mom and dad convinced them to snuggle in bed until 7. Santa came. And there was joy all around. Corbin and Cody leisurely opened presents, while Colton rummaged through everyone's stockings after he had finished off all his treats. We played with toys, read books, and didn't finish opening presents until after 9. It was lovely. Cody's favorite was his Bakugan (which of course we have already lost and broken some). Corbin's favorite was his Disney Scene It DVD game. It really is fun. I think Colton's favorite was the juice and the snowball whoppers in his stocking. All of the boys also got a camera, which has been a big hit (after we swapped Corbin's at the store for one that is actually capatible with our computer. It didn't take Colton long, though, to figure out that his was just a toy and didn't actually take pictures, now he is always trying to play with his brothers' (I guess Santa wasn't as smart as he thought he was.)

After a nice morning at home we headed over to Grandma and Grandpa's to celebrate with all the cousins. More food, more presents, more smiles, more hugs and lots of fun.

So did your grandma ever knit you things for Christmas? Mine never did. And I think I was always glad that one grandma always gave us books and the other worked at a department store and always gave us clothes. Well, this year Grandma Sharee was making hats and scarves for all the granddaughters and Corbin whispered to me that he would really like a scarf. So I mentioned it to Grandma and . . . ta da! All the cousins got hats and scarves - and all, age 1 to 14, LOVED it! Corbin's and Cody's are perfect and they totally match their coats (more pics to come) - Way to go Grandma!

It was a very joyous Christmas. We have so many blessings and are so thankful for our family and for our knowledge of the Savior and his sacrifice. What a wonderful thing to celebrate!