CHRISTMAS!!

It's Christmas, such a magical time of year when wishes come true. Let us not forget the most precious wish of all, that of eternal life. The one who can grant us this wish, through our diligence and righteousness, is our Savior, Jesus Christ. His love for us knows no bounds and is strong enough that He suffered deeply for us. through His sacrifice and love we can gain this wish of eternal life and live with Him someday. I love Christmas and the time it gives me to reflect on this greatness. I also love the more superficial part of Christmas...giving gifts to my children.

It just makes me giddy every year!

This year we stayed with Grandma Jeppson, because Grandma Overton was refinishing her wood floors. It was fun, it has been years since we slept over at Grandma J's house. After breakfast (probably the one meal the kids get all day!!) it was time to line up and see what Santa had left.
They don't look excited at all in this picture! Which is so funny to me, because not moments before it was yells of "look what I got", "I wanted this" and "Yes!". They really did enjoy what Santa had brought them.

Hannah got a D.S. game she had wanted

Anya got her Harry Potter Lego Hogwarts Castle. She didn't think she would get it, but Santa pulled through!

Somehow we missed getting a picture of Cora and what she got. I was bummed, but she got the Lego house set she had wanted, and dog that walks!

The boys got Buzz Lightyear! Which they LOVE!

It was probably mostly for me. Years ago, when Anya and Hannah were little ones, we got Woody, Jesse, and Bullseye. I had to have Buzz to complete the set, and thought now is the time while he is easy to find. Luckily the boys loved him!

Digging in stockings

There is something else in there...I just know it!

This is the unwrapping mayhem at the Overton's house. After seeing what Santa had left, looking in our stockings, and opening gifts from Aunt Leah...we headed over to our Grandpa and Grandma Overton's. There we got gifts from them and our Uncles and Aunts.

Grandpa Overton likes to dress up as Santa and hand out the gifts every year. We didn't get a photo of all the kids with Santa earlier in the season, so we took advantage of this fun opportunity.

It was a great day, filled with wonderful memories, and most of all filled with good times with family.

Merry Christmas everyone!