Here's a pic of "Frosty" and our icicle lights around the house.
On Christmas Eve we took it easy and enjoyed our time together as a family. Dave and Joann stopped by that afternoon also to give the boys their gifts, since Christmas Day was on Sunday and we'd all be at church at different times. It was fun having them over for a while and visiting. That night we read the Christmas Story, let Nyles open his PJ's or majis as he calls them, then watched the movie "Elf" (or at least half of it until Nyles had to go to bed).
Carter jumping earlier, and later Nyles opening gifts from Dave/Joann.
Nyles was a little excited to say the least to finally open gifts! :)
Carter working on opening a present.
Nyles had to play w/ his play dough from Dave/Joann right away. He sure loves it!
Nyles opening his PJs that night. He LOVES PJs/majis.
Nyles enjoying some popcorn while watching the movie "Elf."
Our Elf telling us goodbye.
Christmas morning we woke up to a LOT of snow! It was definitely a white Christmas which was awesome. We had church at 9am, so after sleeping in a little until 8, we had to hurry and get out the door. Ironically Nyles didn't even ask to open his gifts. While I got the boys ready for church, Steve went out and shoveled the driveway a little so we could get out easier.
Carter and Nyles playing w/ their cute stuffed ducks from Dave/Joann on Christmas morning.
The snow we got Christmas Eve night through Christmas morning; view from our bedroom window.
Steve out shoveling our driveway so we can go to church.
Nyles watching from our bedroom window.
After church, Carter was ready for a nap, but Nyles was ready to open presents! After I put Carter down, we let Nyles open most of the gifts. He thoroughly enjoy it!
Nyles in front of our Christmas tree.
It doesn't look very tall in our vaulted ceiling room, but the tree is 7.5 feet tall.
Steve being silly. Nyles w/ a toy he got from Santa (Dino-trucks).
Opening up his medical bag (like Peso on Octonauts).
And some cool Sunday activities from Grandma Hegerhorst.
And there was something hidden behind the chair......
A real fishing pole for Nyles! He was soooo excited!!!
The snow in our backyard.
Now Steve's big present. He was a little excited for this too!
It's a double bevel sliding compound miter saw.
Steve has been wanting one for a while, so we finally got one w/ my perk points.
Steve showing off his new "toy" and one of Nyles new stuffed animals (pillow pets).
Once Carter woke up from his nap he opened his gifts. Nyles may have helped him a little too! :)
Carter chewing on his new teething toy from Grandma/Grandpa Hegerhorst.
It's a John Deere corn cob that vibrates; it's awesome!
Smile! Except Carter gets distracted when Nyles is around.
He loves watching him do anything! ;)
And some new binkys for Carter.
Cute boys ;)
Play time!
That afternoon we all went out and helped finish shoveling the driveway while Carter was taking another nap. It was really fluffy snow too! Steve and I each had a shovel working on clearing the driveway/sidewalks. Nyles helped for a little while also, then went and played on the snow mound in front of our place.
11 inches in one spot by the steps to our front door.
Later that afternoon we went over to Melanie/Brandon's house to hang out and have dinner together w/ Steve's family. The kids of course wanted to go sledding before it got too dark.
Steve helping Nyles in the toboggan, Ethan and Cameron on the side.
Nyles going down, then w/ Conor.
Now Ethan giving it a try.
Nyles again. Stacie and London taking a turn.
Ethan working on the trail.
Nyles and Conor again.
After sledding we had a super yummy dinner. Melanie and Brandon had a ham and turkey, and lot of other yummy food. It was fantastic as usual! Thanks Melanie and Brandon!
Carter's 1st Christmas. Such a happy baby!
He wanted to try what we were eating.
We were sitting on the dessert table, so Carter tried to get the cookies too.
Getting closer....
Got em! (We didn't let him eat them though since he's too young).
The kids played Pie Face, then I had to leave w/ Carter (we brought both cars for that reason, and since we only live 5 minutes away it's really easy to do). Steve stayed w/ Nyles to let him play a little longer w/ his cousins though. They thought the game was hilarious!
Nyles and Conor's turn.
We had a very Merry Christmas and we hope you all did as well. It was neat to have it on a Sunday where we could go partake of the sacrament that morning and really reflect on why we have Christmas. The Reason for the Season as we say many times. I am so thankful for my Savior Jesus Christ! I know he was born, died for us, and now lives for us! Through Him we can repent and return back to live w/ our Heavenly Father again one day, along w/ our families. Families are forever! We love you all and Merry Christmas! ;)
