Christmas Fun!

I love the Christmas season! But, it also means we're really busy so I've had a hard time keeping our blog updated so I decided to do one long post to show some of the Christmas fun we've been having this season.

This is the first year we've had a mantle to hang our stockings up on. Last year I found the cutest stocking hangers at Target. I love how it all looks by our fireplace.

On Dec. 6th we started off celebrating with a family Christmas party with Matt's side of the family. We had it here at our house. First we had dinner. Then while the kids ran around a played the adults all played a fun game of Apples to Apples. When the kids couldn't stand it any longer we let them open presents.

All the kids waiting for their turn. We went youngest to oldest opening presents.

Oakley showing off the Legos he got.

Jensen loved the perfume and lotion she got.

Even Kolton had a good time.

The next week, on Dec. 11 Oakley and Addison got a special night with mom and dad. Santa had left them each an early present to open.

What could they be?

P.J.'s!

Still not knowing where we were going they got dressed for their adventure.

We went to Heber for a ride on the Polar Express.

Mom and Addi waiting for the fun to begin.

Dad and Oakley can't wait to see Santa!

Noelle, Scout, Maxon, and Trent went with us.

First, we all got chocolate chip cookies made by Mrs. Santa, YUM!

Then we got yummy hot chocolate.

Mrs. Clause came by and gave everyone her special cookie recipe.

We finally made it to the North Pole and picked up Santa!

He gave each of the kids a bell from one of his reindeer.

Maxon wasn't too impressed with Santa.

One of Santa's elves told Oakley his bell was from Blitzen.

Addi's was from Cupid.

We all had a great time.

On Saturday Dec. 13th was our ward party. Our activities committee put together a Luau. They even roasted two whole pigs. It was good food and a lot of fun. Santa even showed up and took family pictures with everyone.

The next week we went to Kolton's Christmas Choir concert. He even had a solo part. He has a great voice. I love that he is starting to really enjoy singing.

I was in charge of the Oakley's class Christmas party this year. My neighbor is really good friends with Santa and was able to talk him into coming to Oakley's class and giving all the kids a present.

Addi went to help me with the party so she even got to sit on Santa's lap and get a present.

Alexi was Santa's helper.

After Santa was done in Oakley's class he went around and visited all the other classes and gave out candy canes.

The kindergarten class decorated sugar cookies, made reindeer food, and played bingo.