Christmas 2011

Christmas was an all day event this year. With Christmas falling on a Sunday church as at noon and my poor parents had to give talks! We spent the morning with the gift Santa left us in our stockings and then got ready for church. The talks were perfect (so much better then some of the musical pieces) and FINALLY Grandma and Grandpa could relax and enjoy their Christmas (last time Christmas fell on a Sunday they had to give talks!). After Church we then opened the gifts. What fun it was to spend Christmas at home with family! Nothing is better then family!

The night before Christmas 2011

Christmas...My FAVORITE time of the year! This year we spent Christmas with Grandma and Grandpa Gropp in WA. I love going home for Christmas, my parents decorate every inch of the house and I love it! Not to mention the mounts of cookies and goodies just begging to be eaten. Relaxing on the couch with Dad (aka Grandpa)enjoying the warmth of the fireplace and helping mom (aka Grandma) in the kitchen making all sorts of yummy things!
This Christmas was especially fun. Lucy is getting old enough that she can start to understand what Christmas is about and participate in all the fun. Below are pictures of Lucy talking with Santa (aka dad)and the yummy cookies she made with auntie Summer for Santa. Also pictured is Liam, he had the most fun crawling around the house pulling down all the beautiful decor.