Merry Christmas

As I'm organizing the pictures for this post I'm struck repeatedly by how blessed we are with the family that we have, to be surrounded with love and support. It's amazing and we are so lucky! Mom came a week and a half before Christmas to help get ready (and maybe to see babies), Kit and Mom even took the girls for a whole day so that I could get my shopping done. Dad came the Thursday before Christmas and Bryce followed Friday night. Chad, I and the girls headed north for Christmas Eve then woke up in our home Christmas morning. It was wonderful. Now on to the pictures...believe it or not I left a lot of pictures out, it was a great Christmas!

To Cassidy, Christmas is synonymous with cookies, and she loves making cookies. Grandma Kit started it off with gingerbread cookies

Followed by a kiddos sugar cookie decorating party where we mixed the frosting and decorated and maybe ate a little frosting too. The girls were so proud of their creations and Cass was ready for Santa

Then Grandma Margie continued the tradition and made even more and when Papa Doug arrived he jumped into the mix helping with the snicker doodles.

Christmas Eve....

Jerry made the girls their stools for Christmas and they turned out beautiful.

Yay Grandbabies

Auntie Lisa with Sawyer and Auntie Lori with Rylee

After pictures it's time to deliver presents!

Cass checking out the recordable book Grandma Kit and Papa Jerry made...she loves it!

Sawyer finally had enough

All the grandkids (except the babies) opening their ornaments, this year from Hawaii and every one in their Christmas jammies

After eating a yummy rib dinner and spending time playing with cousins, it was time to head home and get ready for Santa. Cass picked out the cookies and didn't forget the apples for the reindeer...we take care of our animals around here!

Mossy and Cassidy leading the way Christmas morning.

After Santa's presents and stockings, we take a break for cinnamon rolls. This year Cassidy knew exactly how to make the frosting red and was quick to point out that white was not festive enough! Then she had to keep Grandpa Doug from sneaking one...that girl is busy!

Lots of wonderful things! Cassidy had one more present to go...the big one

Uncle Bryce and Sawyer, Grandma with Rylee opening presents

Chad worked hard to get Cassidy ready to play while she took a little nap. She loves her new trampoline and kitchen!

After a yummy prime rib dinner we had a birthday cake for baby Jesus

After Christmas Bryce, Mom and Dad were able to stay and play for another day for some more quality time

Cassidy wasn't done yet...After things settled down, Sam and Cari came by with their gift...Her first snow shoes! I'm so excited to get her out into the snow...and I know Cari is too

Thank you every one for a wonderful Christmas and all your love and support. We truly are blessed