Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Christmas 2012

We were so excited to have the Christmas break and have Brianna home with us for a few weeks.  We had a great time just relaxing and spending time together as a family.  Jon had to work but we did as much as we could when he was off.   We spent a couple days skiing at Beaver mountain and played in our backyard with the snowmobiles. 

Christmas Eve tradition of taking a family picture!  It is so painful every year but I insist on getting a picture.  There are always lots of tears by some and a little arguing by others, but we do eventually get a family picture!
The annual trip to the mall to sit on Santa's lap!



The reading of the Nativity




Christmas Eve Pajamas


The kids haven't grown too old to all sleep in one room on Christmas Eve.  They love to all smash in together.  Jack wasn't too happy when the pictures were being taken (not sure what happened with him).

Chrismtas Morning waiting patiently for Dad to let each one come up to see what Santa had left for them.
 










We even got Jon to go bowling with us.  We bowl about once a year at Christmas!
Playing in the snow in our backyard

Our poor pool was covered completely with snow!