Christmas Pictures

I love Christmas! It was so nice to be with family and eat such good food. Cole was really into opening presents this year. Scott and I let him open ours too. He didn't even care what was inside. He also understood more about Santa. He was very concerned when he found out we don't have a chimney. My friend said we have to get a "Santa Key" that you hang on the door. Santa brought Cole a new four-wheeler and Ella a huge teddy bear. Ella had fun taking the ornaments off of my tree and she loved all of the candy and treats. She saw a cupcake at Nana and Papa's house and cried ,"Me, Me, Me..." We hadn't even eaten yet.

Everyday Ella took off at least one ornament.

Cole made this shirt at preschool.

If you are good Cole, Santa will come!


Chef Nana delivering food for the children.

At the Morris' we put the kids in another room to eat. It is so nice because we all can talk and eat in peace. We told Dalton to yell if anybody was choking... just kidding. We can see the children from the kitchen.

When she finally got her cupcake she sure did enjoy it.

Papa Lewis and Nana B. with the grandchildren.

Family Photo

At least the red matches her dress. Stickey!

Cole waiting patiently to open his presents.

My dad got a few gag gifts because his real present was a big screen TV. We were trying to throw him off. Thanks to my brother who organized this surprise.

I think this knight costume is Cole's favorite present. He has played with it everyday. I have gotten a few swords in the back. Thanks Aunt Lisa.

Santa ate his milk and cookies.

Ella's bear is as big as her.

Cole's new four-wheeler

At other people's houses Ella tends to get in a lot of trouble. She puts everything in her mouth and she even broke Baby Jesus.

I got a new tripod, camera bag and camera strap from Scott and the kids.

Cole helped pass out presents.

Everyone looking at Cole's new book.

Papa and Nana holding Ella to help keep her out of trouble. Really they just like to hold her because she is so sweet.

Cole's favorite thing.... unwrapping presents.

He also got to decorate cupcakes.

Ella loves dogs. She followed Grandma Frances' dog around all night. I wish I had gotten a picture of her because at one point she followed him under the table while everyone was finishing up dessert.

This year Christmas came and went so fast (I think partly because we got our tree late and I've been in the black hole.) Speaking of my tree, I need to take it down because it is starting to turn brown. Maybe I'll work on that tomorrow. Hope you all have enjoyed Christmas and have a Happy New Year!